Xirostérnion weather in December (Crete, Greece)

What weather conditions can you expect in Xirostérnion this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Xirostérnion includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Xirostérnion in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 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. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 122 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Xirostérnion. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Xirostérnion climate page with graphs.

 

Xirostérnion, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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