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Ierápetra weather in December (Crete, Greece)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ierápetra in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ierápetra typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Ierápetra in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

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

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 117 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (62 KM, 38 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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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 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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