The weather in December in Ierápetra
It's cool to moderate in December in Ierápetra with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 13°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Ierápetra. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Ierápetra, Crete. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 25°C in 2022, Ierápetra reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Ierápetra
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ierápetra. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
Ierápetra | New York | |
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Average temperature | 18°C | 9°C |
Max. temperature | 20°C | 12°C |
Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 122 mm | 133 mm |
Rainy days | 14 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Ierápetra with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 12°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Ierápetra is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Ierápetra, Crete. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Ierápetra
Temperature in December in Ierápetra over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Ierápetra, Crete. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Ierápetra
Total precipitation in December in Ierápetra over the years
Daily UV index in December in Ierápetra
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Ierápetra, 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.
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Average weather in Ierápetra by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ierápetra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.