December · Greece
Best time to visit Lesbos in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lesbos in December
Average temperature 11°C, 100 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Lesbos scores 4.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lesbos is a large Aegean island of olive groves, ouzo distilleries and a petrified forest near Sigri.
December in Lesbos — the hardest end of the year
December averages 11°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 100 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lesbos in December?
- In December, Lesbos averages 11°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lesbos?
- December earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lesbos in December?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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