Cyclades

Cyclades Weather in December

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

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Fira Mýkonos City Naxos Chora Oía

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

What to Expect in the Cyclades in December

The Cyclades, Greece is a region in Greece. December in the Cyclades generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Mýkonos City.

To explore the conditions in the Cyclades, Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Anafi with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Áyios Pétros with 94 mm (3.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Cyclades in December

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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 the Cyclades

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

Temperature range in the Cyclades (December)

Precipitation variation in the Cyclades (December)

Mýkonos City

In December Mýkonos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Mýkonos City →

Fira

In December Fira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Fira →

Naxos Chora

In December Naxos Chora generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Naxos Chora →

Oía

In December Oía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Oía →

Náousa

In December Náousa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Náousa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cyclades, 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 the Cyclades in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Mýkonos City 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Naxos Chora 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Oía 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Náousa 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Parikia 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

The Cyclades weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cyclades, Greece in December?

December in the Cyclades, Greece brings tolerable weather. In Mýkonos City, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cyclades, Greece in December?

Average temperatures in the Cyclades, Greece during December range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Mýkonos City.

Does the Cyclades, Greece get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Mýkonos City averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Cyclades, Greece.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Cyclades, Greece?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Cyclades, Greece with often tolerable weather in Mýkonos City.

On average, the best time to visit the Cyclades, Greece is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Mýkonos City. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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