December · Greece
Best time to visit Meteora in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Meteora in December
Average temperature 8°C, 71 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Meteora scores 5.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Meteora's monasteries perch on sandstone pillars above Thessaly-sunrise viewpoints and cliff-edge Byzantine heritage. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Meteora: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 8°C (46°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Meteora — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Meteora in December?
- In December, Meteora averages 8°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Meteora?
- December earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Meteora in December?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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