Réthymno Town weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What's the typical weather in Réthymno Town for December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Réthymno Town includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Réthymno Town in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 122 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 Town. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Réthymno Town, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (38 KM, 24 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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