Samos weather in December [2026]

Month summary

Samos weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

11°C – 16°C

🌧 Rainy days

38% of days

☀️ Sunshine

7.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (10.0/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Samos in December?

✅ Good

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 38%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 16°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 7.3h/d

Our take: December in Samos is perfect if you're a budget traveler who doesn't mind cooler temps and occasional rain—think cozy taverna days punctuated by sunny spells. You'll dodge summer crowds entirely while still getting decent daylight (227 hours monthly), though you'll want a light jacket and umbrella. The 11–16°C weather is refreshing rather than cold, ideal for exploring without melting.

By trip type

Samos in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in December

In December, Samos sees 16°C during the day with 7.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (10.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	9°C	14°C	46%	205.5	7.1h	6.9/10
⛅ February	10°C	15°C	35%	119.1	9.6h	7.1/10
⛅ March	11°C	16°C	33%	92.1	9.6h	7.2/10
🌤️ April	13°C	19°C	22%	51.7	11.3h	7.8/10
🌤️ May	17°C	23°C	15%	25.8	12.5h	8.8/10
☀️ June	21°C	28°C	13%	18.7	13.7h	9.6/10
☀️ July	24°C	32°C	1%	1.2	13.4h	8.9/10
☀️ August	25°C	32°C	3%	1.8	12.5h	8.9/10
☀️ September	22°C	28°C	6%	22.0	11.7h	10.0/10
🌤️ October	18°C	24°C	13%	58.9	9.7h	9.0/10
⛅ November	15°C	19°C	35%	144.9	8.5h	7.5/10
⛅ December	11°C	16°C	38%	169.4	7.3h	7.1/10

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, Samos averages 16°C, 38% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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