Nº 1
Crete
Ideal in December
- 18° / 11° high / low
- 1.0 h rain/day
- 9.8 h daylight
18° highs with 10 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Crete in December →Greece in December
4 covered cities, one measured yardstick: average highs, rain days and daylight from multi-year records. 1 of 4 sit in the ideal band in December. Every card links to that city's own December guide.
Nº 2
Santorini
Good in December
- 17° / 14° high / low
- 0.9 h rain/day
- 9.7 h daylight
17° highs with 8 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Santorini in December →
Nº 3
Mykonos
Good in December
- 16° / 13° high / low
- 1.0 h rain/day
- 9.6 h daylight
16° highs with 9 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Mykonos in December →
Nº 4
Athens
Good in December
- 15° / 9° high / low
- 1.6 h rain/day
- 9.5 h daylight
15° highs with 9 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Athens in December →Greece's holidays in December 2026
- 27 Nov Christmas season
- 25 Dec Christmas Day (Χριστούγεννα)
- 26 Dec St. Stephen's Day (Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας)
Quick answers
Where is it ideal to travel in December?
1 of the 4 cities we measure sit in the ideal band in December; Crete, Santorini, Mykonos lead the ranking.
Which city is coolest in December?
Athens, with average highs of 15 °C in our measured record.
Which city is driest in December?
Santorini, averaging 8 rain days across the month.