South Aegean Weather in December

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

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Kasos Karpathos

Planning a journey to South Aegean, 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 South Aegean in December

South Aegean, Greece is a region in Greece. December in South Aegean generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Kasos.

For specific regional insights in South Aegean, Greece, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kasos with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Karpathos with 70 mm (2.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in South Aegean in December

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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 South Aegean

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

Temperature range in South Aegean (December)

Precipitation variation in South Aegean (December)

Kasos

In December Kasos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kasos →

Karpathos

In December Karpathos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Karpathos →

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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 South Aegean in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kasos 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Karpathos 18°C (64°F) 15°C (59°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

South Aegean weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Aegean, Greece in December?

December in South Aegean, Greece brings pleasant weather. In Kasos, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in South Aegean, Greece in December?

Average temperatures in South Aegean, Greece during December range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Kasos.

Does South Aegean, Greece get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Aegean, Greece during December, with Kasos averaging close to 64 mm (2.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit South Aegean, Greece?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kasos, December might be a good time to visit South Aegean, Greece. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Kasos. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be tolerable.

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