Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
64°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Heraklion
Greece · Europe
Cool days and some sun.
Good overall
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
64°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
65°F
Cool water
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 59° and nights feel near 53°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
5 mphDecember Calm
Sea temperature
65°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 61°F, easing to about 57°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain20%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday63°F
Rain28%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon61°F
Rain26%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening57°F
Rain17%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 50 | 2.6 | 12 | 8.4 | 81 | 63 |
| Feb | 62 | 49 | 2.6 | 10 | 9.5 | 79 | 61 |
| Mar | 66 | 51 | 2.2 | 9 | 10.4 | 74 | 62 |
| Apr | 72 | 56 | 1.4 | 6 | 11.8 | 67 | 63 |
| May | 80 | 62 | 1.3 | 5 | 12.7 | 62 | 67 |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 0.5 | 2 | 13.7 | 58 | 73 |
| Jul | 90 | 75 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.3 | 58 | 77 |
| Aug | 89 | 75 | 0.3 | 1 | 12.9 | 63 | 78 |
| Sep | 85 | 70 | 0.9 | 3 | 11.7 | 68 | 77 |
| Oct | 78 | 64 | 1.4 | 6 | 10.0 | 74 | 73 |
| Nov | 71 | 58 | 1.6 | 7 | 9.1 | 79 | 69 |
| Dec | 64 | 53 | 2.4 | 11 | 8.0 | 82 | 65 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 16, 2026
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