Peloponnese · WinterMonth summary
Peloponnese weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Peloponnese in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Not the best window: 34% rain risk and 8.5h of sunshine. June is much safer.
By trip type
Peloponnese in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices In December, Peloponnese sees 11°C during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 10°C | 35% | 2.7 | 8.7h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 3°C | 11°C | 31% | 2.0 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 36% | 1.9 | 10.8h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 18°C | 25% | 1.4 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 22°C | 29% | 1.6 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 28°C | 24% | 1.7 | 13.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 31°C | 12% | 0.6 | 13.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 30°C | 14% | 0.5 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 27°C | 16% | 1.6 | 11.5h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 21°C | 20% | 1.4 | 10.4h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 15°C | 32% | 2.4 | 9.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 5°C | 11°C | 34% | 2.5 | 8.5h | 5.0/10 |
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, Peloponnese averages 11°C, 34% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Peloponnese in December
Is December a good time to visit Peloponnese?
December is not recommended for Peloponnese (score 5.0/10). With 34% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine, consider June (9.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Peloponnese in December?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 5°C at night. 8.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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