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Weather in December in Crete

Considering a trip to Crete this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Crete in December?

Crete is a region in Greece. December in Crete generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C in Agia Roumeli to 18°C in Palekastron. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Palekastron and 10°C in Agia Roumeli.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Keratokampos with an average of 48 mm to heavy rainfall in Daratso with 171 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Chania Town.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 122 hours of sunlight anticipated in Chania Town. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Crete for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Crete climate page.

Where to go in Crete in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Crete on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Crete?

Chania Town

In December Chania Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Chania Town
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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19°C 
15°C 
153 hours 
112 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
12°C 
122 hours 
168 mm 
13 days 
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14°C 
11°C 
117 hours 
158 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Chania Town

Hersonissos

In December Hersonissos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Hersonissos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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21°C 
14°C 
147 hours 
44 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
11°C 
117 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
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16°C 
9°C 
120 hours 
70 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Hersonissos

Réthymno Town

In December Réthymno Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Réthymno Town
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
19°C 
14°C 
153 hours 
80 mm 
8 days 
16°C 
11°C 
122 hours 
119 mm 
13 days 
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14°C 
10°C 
117 hours 
111 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Réthymno Town

Mália

In December Mália generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Mália
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
21°C 
14°C 
147 hours 
39 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
11°C 
117 hours 
60 mm 
13 days 
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16°C 
9°C 
120 hours 
62 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Mália

Kíssamos

In December Kíssamos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kíssamos
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
20°C 
16°C 
153 hours 
85 mm 
10 days 
17°C 
13°C 
122 hours 
135 mm 
13 days 
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15°C 
11°C 
117 hours 
125 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Kíssamos

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Crete, in Greece.

Is December the best time to visit Crete?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Chania Town, December may not be the ideal time to visit Crete.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Chania Town. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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