December · Greece
Best time to visit Samothraki in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Samothraki in December
Average temperature 10°C, 157 mm of rain, about 21 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
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 157 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Samothraki scores 3.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 157 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Samothraki is a rugged northern Aegean island of waterfalls, hot springs and the Sanctuary of the Great Gods.
December in Samothraki: expect compromises
Expect 10°C (49°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
157 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 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 a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, 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 Samothraki — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Samothraki in December?
- In December, Samothraki averages 10°C, 157 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Samothraki?
- 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 Samothraki in December?
- Expect about 157 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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