Santorini · WinterMonth summary
Santorini weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Santorini 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.
Our take: Santorini in December: 16°C and 8.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Santorini 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
🎯 Good family period — decent temperatures and sites accessible without crowds In December, Santorini sees 16°C during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 14°C | 32% | 1.5 | 8.8h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 14°C | 24% | 1.6 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 12°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.4 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 18°C | 13% | 0.4 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 21°C | 9% | 0.4 | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 26°C | 4% | 0.2 | 13.3h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 28°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 9.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 28°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.7h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 26°C | 3% | 0.2 | 11.5h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 22°C | 8% | 0.4 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 19°C | 15% | 0.8 | 9.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 12°C | 16°C | 31% | 1.7 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
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, Santorini averages 16°C, 31% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -30%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Santorini in December
Is December a good time to visit Santorini?
December is an acceptable time for Santorini (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Santorini in December?
With 16°C max and 8.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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