Platanés weather in December (Crete, Greece)

How does the weather in Platanés usually fare in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Platanés typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Platanés in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Platanés. 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 Platanés climate page with graphs.

 

Platanés, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (42 KM, 26 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?

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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