December · Greece
Best time to visit Samos in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Samos in December
Average temperature 13°C, 178 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 178 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Samos scores 3.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 178 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Samos pairs mountain villages and the ancient sanctuary of Hera with Aegean beaches on an island close to the Turkish coast.
December in Samos: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
178 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 3.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Samos — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Samos in December?
- In December, Samos averages 13°C, 178 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Samos?
- December earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Samos in December?
- Expect about 178 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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