Heraklio Town weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What kind of weather does December bring to Heraklio Town? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Heraklio Town generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Heraklio Town in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 117 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Heraklio Town. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Heraklio Town, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in December

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Heraklio Town, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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