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Plataniás weather in December (Crete, Greece)

How is the weather in Plataniás in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Plataniás generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Plataniás in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 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 Plataniás. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Plataniás, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 159 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (19 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in December

Find out more about the weather in Greece in December and which places have the best weather 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 Plataniás in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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