December · Greece
Best time to visit Karpathos in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Karpathos in December
Average temperature 16°C, 50 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Karpathos scores 6.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Karpathos is a rugged Dodecanese island with the mountain village of Olympos and beaches such as Apella.
December in Karpathos — 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 50 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 10th 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, July is materially better in Karpathos — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Karpathos in December?
- In December, Karpathos averages 16°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Karpathos?
- December earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Karpathos in December?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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