Kántanos weather in December (Crete, Greece)

Is Kántanos a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Kántanos includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Kántanos in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Kántanos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (42 KM, 26 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?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kántanos.

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