Maleme weather in December (Crete, Greece)

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

Temperatures

Typically, December in Maleme includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Maleme in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Maleme. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maleme, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (24 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Maleme, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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