Réthymno weather in December (Greece)

Thinking of visiting Réthymno in December? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of December in Réthymno typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Réthymno in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 117 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Réthymno. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Réthymno climate page with graphs.

 

Réthymno, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 117 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in December

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Réthymno.

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