December · Greece
Best time to visit Nisyros in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nisyros in December
Average temperature 16°C, 149 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 149 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Nisyros scores 4.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 149 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nisyros is a small Dodecanese volcano island, with a steaming crater at Stefanos and a whitewashed port.
December in Nisyros — the hardest end of the year
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
149 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 4.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Nisyros — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nisyros in December?
- In December, Nisyros averages 16°C, 149 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nisyros?
- December earns a 4.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nisyros in December?
- Expect about 149 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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