Crete in December

Off season. December is one of the quieter, less reliable months in Crete. In December, Crete averages 12°C, with about 8 hours of sunshine a day and roughly 3.0 rainy days a week. Here's what those numbers mean for a trip.

That's about 5.0°C cooler than Crete's yearly average — expect milder conditions than peak summer.

Pack warm layers and proper rain gear; this is not reliable beach weather.

Is December a good time to visit Crete?

December is one of the quieter, less reliable months in Crete. It averages 12°C with 8 hours of sun a day and about 3.0 rainy days a week.

How hot is Crete in December?

Crete averages 12°C in December, based on roughly twenty years of climate records.

Does it rain a lot in Crete in December?

Expect about 3.0 rainy days a week in December, with 8 hours of sunshine a day on average.