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Plaka weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What is the weather forecast for Plaka in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Plaka generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Plaka in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 122 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Plaka. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plaka, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Souda (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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

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