Weather in December in Peloponnese
Thinking about venturing to Peloponnese this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Peloponnese in December?
Peloponnese is a region in Greece. December in Peloponnese generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Valtessiniko at 11°C to moderate in Gerolimenas at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Gerolimenas and 2°C in Valtessiniko .
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ligourio with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in Arkoudi with 157 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Nafplio receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.For a closer look at December's conditions in Peloponnese, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Peloponnese's yearly weather, check out our Peloponnese climate page.
Where to go in Peloponnese in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Peloponnese?
Nafplio
In December Nafplio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Tolón
In December Tolón generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Monemvasía
In December Monemvasía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Poros
In December Poros generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Kalamata
In December Kalamata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Peloponnese, in Greece.
Is December the best time to visit Peloponnese?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Nafplio, December might be a good time to visit Peloponnese. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Nafplio. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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