Ierápetra weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Ierápetra during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Ierápetra generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Ierápetra in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 117 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ierápetra. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ierápetra, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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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 Ierápetra in December?

For visitors traveling to Ierápetra, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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