December · Greece
Best time to visit Ikaria in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ikaria in December
Average temperature 15°C, 94 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Ikaria scores 4.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 94 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ikaria is a long, rugged Aegean island known for village festivals, hot springs and unusually long lives.
December in Ikaria — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 94 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 12th 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 low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ikaria — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ikaria in December?
- In December, Ikaria averages 15°C, 94 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ikaria?
- December earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ikaria in December?
- Expect about 94 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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