Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands Weather in December

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

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Laganas Tsilivi Paleokastritsa Lefkada Town

Planning a journey to the Ionian Islands, Greece this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Ionian Islands in December

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Kassiopi to 17°C (63°F) in Vasilikós. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Vasilikós and 9°C (48°F) in Kassiopi.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kounopetra with an average of 156 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Boukari with 219 mm (8.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Ionian Islands 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 Ionian Islands

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

Temperature range in the Ionian Islands (December)

Precipitation variation in the Ionian Islands (December)

Laganas

In December Laganas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Laganas →

Tsilivi

In December Tsilivi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
177 mm (7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tsilivi →

Paleokastritsa

In December Paleokastritsa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
111 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
222 mm (8.7 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Paleokastritsa →

Lefkada Town

In December Lefkada Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lefkada Town →

Kávos

In December Kávos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
111 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kávos →

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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 Ionian Islands in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laganas 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Tsilivi 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Paleokastritsa 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Lefkada Town 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Kávos 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Vasilikós 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)

The Ionian Islands weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Ionian Islands, Greece in December?

In December, the Ionian Islands, Greece generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Laganas sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in the Ionian Islands, Greece in December?

Daytime temperatures in Laganas peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in December, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in the Ionian Islands, Greece peaks during December. Laganas averages roughly 173 mm (6.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Ionian Islands, Greece?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Ionian Islands, Greece due to the typically unpleasant weather in Laganas.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Laganas. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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