Dodecanese Weather in December

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

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Rhodes Town Faliraki Kos Town Líndos

Planning a getaway to the Dodecanese, Greece this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Dodecanese in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Rhodes Town.

For specific regional insights in the Dodecanese, Greece, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Frý with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Rhodes Town with 217 mm (8.5 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Rhodes Town receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Rhodes Town gets approximately 108 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Dodecanese 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 Dodecanese

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

Temperature range in the Dodecanese (December)

Precipitation variation in the Dodecanese (December)

Rhodes Town

In December Rhodes Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
108 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Rhodes Town →

Faliraki

In December Faliraki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
108 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Faliraki →

Kos Town

In December Kos Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 sun hours
165 hours
135 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kos Town →

Líndos

In December Líndos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
108 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Líndos →

Kéfalos

In December Kéfalos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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 sun hours
165 hours
135 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kéfalos →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rhodes Town 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)
Faliraki 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Kos Town 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)
Líndos 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Kéfalos 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Symi 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)

The Dodecanese weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across the Dodecanese, Greece in December. The popular destination of Rhodes Town averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in the Dodecanese, Greece during December range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Rhodes Town.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to the Dodecanese, Greece, with Rhodes Town averaging around 217 mm (8.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Dodecanese, Greece due to the typically poor weather in Rhodes Town.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Rhodes Town. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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