Samos weather in December [2026]

Month summary

Samos weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

52°F – 61°F

🌧 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 : ████░░░░░░ 61°F

☀️ 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°F 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	48°F	57°F	46%	8.1in	7.1h	6.9/10
⛅ February	50°F	59°F	35%	4.7in	9.6h	7.1/10
⛅ March	52°F	61°F	33%	3.6in	9.6h	7.2/10
🌤️ April	55°F	66°F	22%	2.0in	11.3h	7.8/10
🌤️ May	63°F	73°F	15%	1.0in	12.5h	8.8/10
☀️ June	70°F	82°F	13%	0.7in	13.7h	9.6/10
☀️ July	75°F	90°F	1%	0.0in	13.4h	8.9/10
☀️ August	77°F	90°F	3%	0.1in	12.5h	8.9/10
☀️ September	72°F	82°F	6%	0.9in	11.7h	10.0/10
🌤️ October	64°F	75°F	13%	2.3in	9.7h	9.0/10
⛅ November	59°F	66°F	35%	5.7in	8.5h	7.5/10
⛅ December	52°F	61°F	38%	6.7in	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 61°F, 38% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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