Ikaria island Weather in December

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

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Ágios Kírykos

Thinking about venturing to Ikaria island, Greece this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Ikaria island in December

Ikaria island, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Ikaria island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ikaria island, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 134 mm (5.3 in) in Ágios Kírykos. It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Ágios Kírykos gets around 110 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Ikaria island in December

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

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Ikaria island, Greece?

Ágios Kírykos

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

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November
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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 sun hours
170 hours
110 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
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Climate in Ágios Kírykos →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ikaria 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.

Ikaria island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ikaria island, Greece in December?

December in Ikaria island, Greece brings unpleasant weather. In Ágios Kírykos, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Ikaria island, Greece in December?

Daytime temperatures in Ágios Kírykos peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in December, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does Ikaria island, Greece get a lot of rain in December?

Ikaria island, Greece sees substantial rainfall in December. Ágios Kírykos typically averages about 134 mm (5.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ikaria island, Greece?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ágios Kírykos, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ikaria island, Greece.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Ágios Kírykos. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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