Sitia weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Sitia during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Sitia generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Sitia in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 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. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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

 

Sitia, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in Greece in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Sitia in December?

For visitors traveling to Sitia, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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