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Peloponnese Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to the Peloponnese, 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 Peloponnese in December

The Peloponnese, Greece is a region in Greece. December in the Peloponnese generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, 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 (52°F) to mild in Gerolimenas at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Gerolimenas and 2°C (36°F) in Valtessiniko .

For a closer look at conditions across the Peloponnese, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ligourio with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to high rainfall in Arkoudi with 157 mm (6.2 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Nafplio.

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Best Places to Visit in the Peloponnese in December

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

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 Peloponnese

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

Temperature range in the Peloponnese (December)

Precipitation variation in the Peloponnese (December)

Nafplio

In December Nafplio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Nafplio →

Tolón

In December Tolón generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Tolón →

Monemvasía

In December Monemvasía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Monemvasía →

Poros

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
127 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Poros →

Kalamata

In December Kalamata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
131 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kalamata →

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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 Peloponnese in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nafplio 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Tolón 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Monemvasía 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Poros 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Kalamata 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Porto Heli 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 76 mm (3 in)

The Peloponnese weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, the Peloponnese, Greece generally has tolerable weather conditions. Nafplio sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

Nafplio averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Peloponnese, Greece during December, with Nafplio averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Peloponnese, Greece?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Nafplio, December might be a good time to visit the Peloponnese, Greece. 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, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Nafplio. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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