Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Sitia, Greece in December
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
116mm
Sun
4.4h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sitia, Greece with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December17°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Sitia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December116mm average rain
December is one of Sitia's 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
December4.4 hours average sun
December is one of Sitia's 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
December18°C average sea
December is below Sitia's 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
December32 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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