Karpathos Weather in December

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

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Karpathos Amoopi Lefkos Karpathou Arkasa

Thinking about venturing to Karpathos, 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 Karpathos in December

Karpathos, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Karpathos generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 70 mm (2.8 in) in Karpathos.

Explore Karpathos by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Karpathos — and find the best time to visit. (based on Karpathos)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Karpathos in December

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

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 Karpathos

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

Temperature range in Karpathos (December)

Precipitation variation in Karpathos (December)

Karpathos

In December Karpathos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
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Amoopi

In December Amoopi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Amoopi →

Lefkos Karpathou

In December Lefkos Karpathou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lefkos Karpathou →

Arkasa

In December Arkasa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Arkasa →

Diafani

In December Diafani generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Karpathos, 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 Karpathos in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Karpathos 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Amoopi 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Lefkos Karpathou 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Arkasa 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Diafani 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Afiartis 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Karpathos weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Karpathos, Greece brings pleasant weather. In Karpathos, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

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

Does Karpathos, Greece get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Karpathos averages just 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Karpathos, Greece.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Karpathos, Greece?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Karpathos, December might be a good time to visit Karpathos, Greece. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Karpathos, Greece is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Karpathos. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be tolerable.

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