Panormos Rethymno weather in December (Crete, Greece)

Curious about the December weather in Panormos Rethymno? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Panormos Rethymno generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Panormos Rethymno in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 117 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Panormos Rethymno. May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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 Panormos Rethymno climate page with graphs.

 

Panormos Rethymno, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (44 KM, 27 Miles).

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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 Panormos Rethymno in December?

For visitors traveling to Panormos Rethymno, 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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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