Climate guide for Kythnos, Greece

Kythnos in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Greece

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

Weather in Kythnos in December

Average temperature 16°C, 75 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

2.6/10

Ranked #11 of 12 months

Full year for Kythnos
Avg temp
16°C
Rainfall
75 mm
Humidity
77%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Kythnos scores 2.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Kythnos keeps dry stone walls, a divided hilltop capital and the sandy sandbar at Kolona in the western Cyclades.

December in Kythnos: expect compromises

December averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 2.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

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

Flexible dates? June scores 7.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Kythnos in December?
In December, Kythnos averages 16°C, 75 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.6/10.
Is December a good time to visit Kythnos?
December earns a 2.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Kythnos in December?
Expect about 75 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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