Weather in Athens in December

Athens, Greece averages a high of 13.5°C (56.3°F) and low of 7.5°C (45.5°F) in December, with 8 rain days and 6.8 hours of daily sunshine. Travel score: 64.1/100 (Good). The best time to visit Athens is July.

High
14°C56°F
Low
8°C46°F
🌧️
8
rain days
☀️
6.8
hrs/day sunshine
💧
79%
humidity
64— Good

December in Athens is cool and occasionally wet — good for most activities.

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What are the average temperatures in Athens?

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How much does it rain in Athens in December?

Athens receives an average of 68.2mm of rainfall across 8 rainy days in December. The annual total is 396.3mm.

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What should I pack for Athens in December?

Essentials

👟
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for exploring the city
🧥
Warm coat
Cool weather with highs around 14°C
🧶
Sweaters and warm layers
Layer up for comfort

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December

13°
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Other months in Athens

January
12°
7 rain days
64
February
13°
7 rain days
69
March
16°
6 rain days
76
April
20°
5 rain days
85
May
25°
4 rain days
95
June
30°
3 rain days
96
July
33°
2 rain days
98
August
33°
2 rain days
98
September
28°
3 rain days
97
October
23°
4 rain days
90
November
18°
6 rain days
75

Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31