Climate guide for Kefalonia, Greece

Kefalonia in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Greece

Best time to visit Kefalonia in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Kefalonia in December

Average temperature 15°C, 126 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

1.6/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Kefalonia
Avg temp
15°C
Rainfall
126 mm
Humidity
75%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Kefalonia scores 1.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 126 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Lush Ionian island known for dramatic Myrtos beach cliffs, subterranean Melissani lake, and colorful villages.

December in Kefalonia — the hardest end of the year

December averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 126 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 1.6/10 here, 11th 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.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? August scores 8.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Kefalonia in December?
In December, Kefalonia averages 15°C, 126 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.6/10.
Is December a good time to visit Kefalonia?
December earns a 1.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Kefalonia in December?
Expect about 126 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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