Chios Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chios Island, Greece in December.

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Karfas Kambos Chios Paralia Agias Foteinis

Are you planning a trip a to Chios Island, Greece in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Chios Island in December

Chios Island, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Chios Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Karfas.

For a closer look at conditions across Chios Island, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pyrgi with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Karfas with 122 mm (4.8 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore Chios Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chios Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Karfas)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chios Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chios Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chios Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Chios Island, Greece?

Temperature range in Chios Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Chios Island (December)

Karfas

In December Karfas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Karfas →

Kambos

In December Kambos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Kambos →

Chios

In December Chios generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Chios →

Paralia Agias Foteinis

In December Paralia Agias Foteinis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Paralia Agias Foteinis →

Megás Limniónas

In December Megás Limniónas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
mixed
Climate in Megás Limniónas →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chios Island, in Greece.

In our records: Greece December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Greece in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Greece dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in The Metéora on December 19, 2001.
  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Greece was -6°C (21°F) in The Metéora on December 20, 2001.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chios Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Karfas 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Kambos 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Chios 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Paralia Agias Foteinis 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Megás Limniónas 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Volissos 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Chios Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chios Island, Greece in December?

Expect mixed weather across Chios Island, Greece in December. The popular destination of Karfas averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Chios Island, Greece in December?

Daytime temperatures in Karfas peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in December, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Chios Island, Greece get a lot of rain in December?

Chios Island, Greece sees substantial rainfall in December. Karfas typically averages about 122 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Chios Island, Greece?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Chios Island, Greece with often mixed weather in Karfas.

On average, the best time to visit Chios Island, Greece is in May, June, September and October with generally excellent weather in Karfas. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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