Foinikiá weather in December (Crete, Greece)

Is Foinikiá a good destination in December, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Foinikiá typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Foinikiá in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 117 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Foinikiá. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Foinikiá climate page with graphs.

 

Foinikiá, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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