December · Greece
Best time to visit Heraklion in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Heraklion in December
Average temperature 16°C, 75 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 75 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Heraklion scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Heraklion pairs the Minoan palace of Knossos with a Venetian harbour and Crete's best museum.
December in Heraklion — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 75 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Heraklion — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Heraklion in December?
- In December, Heraklion averages 16°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Heraklion?
- December earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Heraklion in December?
- Expect about 75 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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