December · Greece
Best time to visit Patmos in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Patmos in December
Average temperature 15°C, 153 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Patmos scores 4.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 153 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Patmos is the Dodecanese island of the Apocalypse, with a hilltop monastery and the cave where John wrote.
December in Patmos — off-season conditions
December averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 153 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 12th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Patmos in December?
- In December, Patmos averages 15°C, 153 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Patmos?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Patmos in December?
- Expect about 153 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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