Mátala weather in December (Crete, Greece)

Will it be warm or cold in Mátala this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Mátala includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Mátala in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 117 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Mátala, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (54 KM, 33 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 Mátala, 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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.