Thrace Weather in December

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

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Alexandroupoli Therma Xanthi Kamariotissa

Planning a getaway to Thrace, Greece this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Thrace in December

Thrace, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Thrace generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Kariófiton at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Kamariotissa at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Kamariotissa and -1°C (30°F) in Kariófiton.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Orestiada with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Stavroupoli with 119 mm (4.7 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Alexandroupoli receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Thrace 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 Thrace

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

Temperature range in Thrace (December)

Precipitation variation in Thrace (December)

Alexandroupoli

In December Alexandroupoli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Alexandroupoli →

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 poor 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
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Therma →

Xanthi

In December Xanthi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Xanthi →

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 poor 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
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kamariotissa →

Komotini

In December Komotini generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Komotini →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alexandroupoli 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Therma 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Xanthi 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Kamariotissa 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Komotini 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Palaiopoli 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Thrace weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Thrace, Greece in December. The popular destination of Alexandroupoli averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Alexandroupoli, the average daytime high in December is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Alexandroupoli typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 108 mm (4.3 in) on average across Thrace, Greece.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Thrace, Greece?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Thrace, Greece due to the typically poor weather in Alexandroupoli.

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide perfect weather in Alexandroupoli. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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