Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Athens, Greece in December
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
80mm
Sun
4.2h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Athens, Greece with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December14°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December80mm average rain
December is one of Athens' 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.
Sun
December4.2 hours average sun
December is one of Athens' 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
December17°C average sea
December is below Athens' 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
December26 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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