December verdict

Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece in December

Weather score29Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.

Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece, Greece travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

16°C

Rain

122mm

Sun

4.2h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

29

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December16°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Agios Nikolaos' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December122mm average rain

December is one of Agios Nikolaos' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December4.2 hours average sun

December is one of Agios Nikolaos' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December18°C average sea

December is below Agios Nikolaos' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December29 weather score

December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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