Zakynthos Weather in December

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

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Laganas Tsilivi Vasilikós Keri

Considering a trip to Zakynthos, 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 Zakynthos in December

Zakynthos, Greece is a region in Greece. December in Zakynthos 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 13°C (55°F) in Laganas.

For a closer look at conditions across Zakynthos, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Keri with an average of 165 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Vasilikós with 180 mm (7.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Zakynthos 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 Zakynthos

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

Temperature range in Zakynthos (December)

Precipitation variation in Zakynthos (December)

Laganas

In December Laganas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Laganas →

Tsilivi

In December Tsilivi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
177 mm (7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Tsilivi →

Vasilikós

In December Vasilikós generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Vasilikós →

Keri

In December Keri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Keri →

Argasio

In December Argasio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
179 mm (7 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Argasio →

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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 Zakynthos in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laganas 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Tsilivi 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Vasilikós 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Keri 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Argasio 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Kalamaki 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 177 mm (7 in)

Zakynthos weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Zakynthos, Greece generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Laganas sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

In Laganas, the average daytime high in December is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Laganas records an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Zakynthos, Greece.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Zakynthos, Greece?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Laganas. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.

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