Palaiochóra weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What does the weather outlook for Palaiochóra look like in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Palaiochóra generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Anticipate daytime highs near 16°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

Palaiochóra in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 122 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 Palaiochóra. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palaiochóra, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (52 KM, 32 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 Palaiochóra, 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

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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