Irákleion Weather in December

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

The climate in Irákleion during December can be summarized as mild and damp.

December is in the winter in Irákleion and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Irákleion weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16°C 60.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.9°C 49.7°F
Average temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 115 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.3°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Irákleion with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Irákleion

Irákleion average temperature in December

December rainfall

Irákleion average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Irákleion 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 Irákleion in December 2024.

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Irákleion weather stats

Irákleion weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 12.9hrs
Coldest month: January 14.1°C 57.4°F
Wettest month: January 137mm 5.4ins
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