Crete · WinterMonth summary
Crete weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Crete in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Crete in December is possible but June offers a score of 9.2/10 vs 6.4.
By trip type
Crete in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices In December, Crete sees 16°C during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 7°C | 15°C | 43% | 2.9 | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.5 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 17°C | 33% | 2.2 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 21°C | 20% | 1.2 | 11.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 25°C | 23% | 1.4 | 12.7h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 29°C | 14% | 0.8 | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 31°C | 7% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 28°C | 15% | 0.8 | 11.4h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.1 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 29% | 1.9 | 9.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 9°C | 16°C | 42% | 2.8 | 8.5h | 6.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Crete averages 16°C, 42% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -28%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Crete in December
Is December a good time to visit Crete?
December is an acceptable time for Crete (score 6.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Crete in December?
With 16°C max and 8.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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