Melidhónion weather in December (Crete, Greece)

Thinking of visiting Melidhónion in December? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Melidhónion usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Melidhónion in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 117 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Melidhónion. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Melidhónion, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (40 KM, 25 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 Melidhónion.

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