Hersonissos weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What is the weather forecast for Hersonissos in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hersonissos typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Hersonissos in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 117 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hersonissos. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Hersonissos climate page with graphs.

 

Hersonissos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 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 Hersonissos, 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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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