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.
Daytime temperature | 16°C 60.7°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
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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 |