Kos Weather in December

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

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Kos Town Kéfalos Kardámaina Tigaki

Planning a trip to Kos, Greece this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kos in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Kos Town.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kéfalos with an average of 116 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Ágios Fokás with 187 mm (7.4 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Kos Town.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Kos Town gets approximately 135 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 Kos in December

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

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 Kos

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

Temperature range in Kos (December)

Precipitation variation in Kos (December)

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 →

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 →

Kardámaina

In December Kardámaina 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)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
135 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kardámaina →

Tigaki

In December Tigaki 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 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)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
135 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tigaki →

Mastichari

In December Mastichari 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)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
135 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mastichari →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kos Town 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)
Kéfalos 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Kardámaina 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Tigaki 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Mastichari 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Marmari 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Kos weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Kos, Greece typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kos Town average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Kos, Greece during December range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Kos Town.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Kos, Greece, with Kos Town averaging around 185 mm (7.3 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kos, Greece?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kos Town, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kos, Greece.

On average, the best time to visit Kos, Greece is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Kos Town. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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