Symi Weather in December

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Symi, Greece in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Symi in December

Symi, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Symi generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Symi.

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

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 207 mm (8.1 in) in Symi. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Symi.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Symi gets around 108 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.

Explore Symi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Symi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Symi)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September27°C (81°F) October24°C (75°F) November21°C (70°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Symi in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Symi

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Symi, Greece?

Symi

In December Symi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
108 hours
124 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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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.

Symi weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Symi, Greece in December. The popular destination of Symi averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Symi, Greece during December range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Symi.

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

Rainfall in Symi, Greece peaks during December. Symi averages roughly 207 mm (8.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Symi, Greece?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Symi, Greece with often poor weather in Symi.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Symi. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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