December · Greece
Best time to visit Athens in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Athens in December
Average temperature 13°C, 54 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Athens scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Athens shines Apr–Jun: cool 18–25°C mornings on the Acropolis, light crowds before 9am, taverna evenings in Plaka.
December in Athens — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 54 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Athens — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Athens in December?
- In December, Athens averages 13°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Athens?
- December earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Athens in December?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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