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Santorini in December
Santorini cools off: highs slip to 60°F (16°C), from 65°F in November, with lows of 56°F (14°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 77/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 56°F (14°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.4 in (87 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.9 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 10.4 in (264 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 32 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 90/100 in November to 77/100.
- Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Santorini in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Domaine Sigalas
Family winery near Oia known for Assyrtiko and Vinsanto.
Oia
Clifftop village of blue domes, famous for its caldera sunset.
Red Beach
Red volcanic cliffs over a small beach near Akrotiri.
Why now December scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Metaxi Mas
Popular inland taverna with Cretan and Santorinian dishes.
Ammoudi Bay
Small fishing port below Oia with fish tavernas and swimming off the rocks.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 3.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in December
- Naxos in December~49 mi · highs 60°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mykonos in December~73 mi · highs 60°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Athens in December~146 mi · highs 57°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in December~150 mi · highs 57°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Santorini in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Santorini?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 77/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Santorini in December?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Santorini in December?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.2 in (488 mm).
What should I pack for Santorini in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Santorini in December?
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