Pitsidia weather in December (Crete, Greece)

Is December a good time to explore Pitsidia weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Pitsidia typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Pitsidia in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

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 Pitsidia. 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 Pitsidia climate page with graphs.

 

Pitsidia, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (50 KM, 31 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 Pitsidia, 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?

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

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