The weather in December in Santorini
It's cool to moderate in December in Santorini with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Santorini. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Santorini, Greece. 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 22°C in 2014, Santorini reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°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 56 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Santorini
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santorini. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
Santorini | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 17°C | 9°C |
Max. temperature | 19°C | 12°C |
Min. temperature | 10°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 56 mm | 133 mm |
Rainy days | 9 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Santorini with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 14°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 13°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 Santorini is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 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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The climate in Santorini is based on weather data from Firá. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Santorini to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Santorini, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Santorini
Temperature in December in Santorini over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Santorini, Greece. 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 Santorini
Total precipitation in December in Santorini over the years
Daily UV index in December in Santorini
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Santorini, 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.
Weather experiences in December in Santorini
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Average weather in Santorini by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santorini. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.