Zakynthos · WinterMonth summary
Zakynthos weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Zakynthos 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: Not the best window: 40% rain risk and 8.4h of sunshine. June is much safer.
By trip type
Zakynthos 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
🎯 Good period — 16°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In December, Zakynthos sees 16°C during the day with 8.4h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.0/10) 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 | 44% | 4.9 | 8.4h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 15°C | 30% | 2.9 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 17°C | 36% | 2.2 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 19°C | 20% | 1.0 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 24°C | 19% | 1.0 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 30°C | 10% | 0.8 | 13.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 33°C | 2% | 0.2 | 13.3h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 33°C | 7% | 0.2 | 12.7h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 20% | 2.3 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 24°C | 26% | 3.3 | 9.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 15°C | 19°C | 46% | 6.6 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 12°C | 16°C | 40% | 4.1 | 8.4h | 6.3/10 |
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, Zakynthos averages 16°C, 40% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -30%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Zakynthos in December
Is December a good time to visit Zakynthos?
December is an acceptable time for Zakynthos (score 6.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Zakynthos in December?
With 16°C max and 8.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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