Petrokefálion weather in December (Greece)

Is Petrokefálion a good destination in December, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Petrokefálion tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Petrokefálion in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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 Petrokefálion. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with 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 Petrokefálion climate page with graphs.

 

Petrokefálion, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in December

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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 Petrokefálion, 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?

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