Lefkada Weather in December

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

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Lefkada Town Vasilikí Nikiana Nydri

Planning a journey to Lefkada, 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 Lefkada in December

Lefkada, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Lefkada generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Lefkada Town.

To explore the conditions in Lefkada, Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Vasilikí with an average of 194 mm (7.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Nikiana with 209 mm (8.2 in).

Explore Lefkada by month

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

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September26°C (79°F) October22°C (72°F) November19°C (66°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lefkada in December

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

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 Lefkada

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

Temperature range in Lefkada (December)

Precipitation variation in Lefkada (December)

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 less favorable 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
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Lefkada Town →

Vasilikí

In December Vasilikí 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 less favorable 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 rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Vasilikí →

Nikiana

In December Nikiana 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Nikiana →

Nydri

In December Nydri 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Nydri →

Áyios Nikítas

In December Áyios Nikítas 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
207 mm (8.1 in)
203 mm (8 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lefkada, 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 Lefkada in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lefkada Town 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Vasilikí 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Nikiana 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Nydri 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Áyios Nikítas 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Syvota 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)

Lefkada weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Lefkada, Greece generally has less favorable weather conditions. Lefkada Town sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 11°C (52°F).

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

Lefkada Town averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Lefkada Town records an average of 205 mm (8.1 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Lefkada, Greece.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Lefkada, Greece?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lefkada, Greece due to the typically less favorable weather in Lefkada Town.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Lefkada Town. On the other hand, the weather in November and December tend to be less favorable.

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