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Greece in December

Weather, crowds and prices in Greece in December — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across Greece, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
15°
Average low 9°
Crowds
Low
24/100
Prices
$
low season
Rainfall
Moderate
Mild — layers weather
Greece

Where to go in Greece in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

1 Athens, Greece Athens 15° · $ · Cool and wet with holiday lights around Syntagma Square Fair 2 Santorini, Greece Santorini 15° · $ · Cold and wet, most of island shut Avoid

Greece weather in December

Typical conditions in Greece during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Greece

Taken across the whole country, October · May · April tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greece in December?

Typical conditions in Greece during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 15°C with lows near 9°C.

Where should you go in Greece in December?

Athens, Santorini.

What is the best month to visit Greece?

October, May, April.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.