Skiathos Weather in December

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

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Skiathos Town Megali Ammos Agia Paraskevi Kolios

Considering a trip to Skiathos, Greece this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Skiathos in December

Skiathos, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Skiathos generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Skiathos, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 119 mm (4.7 in) in Skiathos Town. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Skiathos Town receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Skiathos Town gets around 109 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Skiathos in December

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

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 Skiathos

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

Temperature range in Skiathos (December)

Precipitation variation in Skiathos (December)

Skiathos Town

In December Skiathos Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
109 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Skiathos Town →

Megali Ammos

In December Megali Ammos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
109 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Megali Ammos →

Agia Paraskevi

In December Agia Paraskevi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
109 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Agia Paraskevi →

Kolios

In December Kolios generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
109 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kolios →

Troulos

In December Troulos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
109 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Troulos →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Skiathos Town 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Megali Ammos 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Agia Paraskevi 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Kolios 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Troulos 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Koukounaries 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Skiathos weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

In Skiathos Town, the average daytime high in December is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Skiathos, Greece sees substantial rainfall in December. Skiathos Town typically averages about 119 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Skiathos, Greece?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Skiathos, Greece with often unpleasant weather in Skiathos Town.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Skiathos Town. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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