Temperatures in December
It's cool to moderate in December in Crete with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Crete in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Crete with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 18°C, with nights close to 12°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Crete will be around 17°C, with nights close to 11°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Crete is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you fancy a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Crete. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Crete in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
115 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Crete?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Crete. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Crete in December
With 25°C, Crete hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 19°C.
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The climate of Crete is based on weather data from Heraklion. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Crete for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in Crete
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Crete, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Crete
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Daily Precipitation in December in Crete
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Crete, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Crete.
Daily UV Index in December in Crete
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Crete, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Crete Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Crete, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Crete Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Crete, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Crete
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Crete. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Crete
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Crete in December offered mild weather, with temperatures around 16°C. Although it was too chilly for swimming, there was plenty of sunshine. There were some rain showers, so not always perfect for outdoor activities.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Crete by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Crete. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
