Samothraki Island Weather in December

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

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Therma Kamariotissa Palaiopoli Makrilies

Planning a journey to Samothraki Island, 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 Samothraki Island in December

Samothraki Island, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Samothraki Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Therma.

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

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 105 mm (4.1 in) in Therma. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Therma.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Therma sees roughly 83 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Samothraki Island by month

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

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October21°C (70°F) November17°C (63°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Samothraki Island in December

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

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 Samothraki Island

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

Temperature range in Samothraki Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Samothraki Island (December)

Therma

In December Therma generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
83 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Therma →

Kamariotissa

In December Kamariotissa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
83 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Kamariotissa →

Palaiopoli

In December Palaiopoli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
83 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Palaiopoli →

Makrilies

In December Makrilies generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
83 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Makrilies →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Therma 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Kamariotissa 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Palaiopoli 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Makrilies 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Samothraki Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Samothraki Island, Greece in December?

In December, Samothraki Island, Greece generally has less favorable weather conditions. Therma sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Samothraki Island, Greece in December?

Average temperatures in Samothraki Island, Greece during December range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Therma.

Does Samothraki Island, Greece get a lot of rain in December?

Therma typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 105 mm (4.1 in) on average across Samothraki Island, Greece.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Samothraki Island, Greece?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Therma. In contrast, December tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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