Athens Weather in December

What's the weather like in Athens (Greece) in December 2024?

The climate in Athens during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Athens and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Athens weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Nightly temperature 7.3°C 45.1°F
Average temperature 10.5°C 50.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Athens with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Athens

Athens average temperature in December

December rainfall

Athens average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Athens average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Athens in December 2024.

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Athens weather stats

Athens weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: August 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 12.4hrs
Coldest month: January 11.8°C 53.2°F
Wettest month: December 80mm 3.1ins
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