Palaiokastro weather in December (Crete, Greece)

How does the weather in Palaiokastro usually fare in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Palaiokastro includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Palaiokastro in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 117 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Palaiokastro. 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 Palaiokastro climate page with graphs.

 

Palaiokastro, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (13 KM, 8 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 Palaiokastro, 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. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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 Palaiokastro.

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