Athens in December
5.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
10Rainy days (136 mm)
9:40 hDaylight
06:54Sunrise · 16:34 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 2°C | 127 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| February | 13°C | 4°C | 122 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 140 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 22°C | 12°C | 126 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 30°C | 21°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 31°C | 23°C | 102 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 76 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 28°C | 19°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 16°C | 7°C | 101 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 12°C | 4°C | 136 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Athens in December?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 4°C.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best months are September, October, April, May.