December · Greece
Best time to visit Chios in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chios in December
Average temperature 13°C, 106 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Chios scores 4.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 106 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chios is the Aegean island of mastic villages, citrus estates and the UNESCO-listed Nea Moni monastery.
December in Chios — off-season conditions
December averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 106 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chios in December?
- In December, Chios averages 13°C, 106 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Chios?
- December earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chios in December?
- Expect about 106 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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