Réthymno Town weather in December (Crete, Greece)

How is the weather in Réthymno Town in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Réthymno Town typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Réthymno Town in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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).

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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 Town 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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