The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Paros sees 16°C during the day with 5.2h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Paros. Compared to November: −3°C daytime, 8 pts more rainy days, −0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
9°
Sea
18°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
9.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Paros is August (9.6/10), 5.1 pts higher than December.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Greece
🗣️LanguageGreek
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 15°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 24%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in December
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Location
Where is Paros ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
GreeceTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.6 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
37.09°N · 25.15°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Paros?
July is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 9.7h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Paros get in July?
Paros averages 9.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Paros?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Paros in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Paros good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Paros scores 4.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.3/10.
When should you avoid Paros?
January is the most difficult month to visit Paros, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Paros in December?
In December, the sea averages 18°C in Paros: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Paros in December?
The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Paros (low), with about 9.5h of daylight. No protection needed.