Réthymno weather in December (Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Réthymno during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Réthymno generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Réthymno in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

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).

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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 Réthymno in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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