December · Greece
Best time to visit Skiathos in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Skiathos in December
Average temperature 14°C, 90 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Skiathos scores 1.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Skiathos pairs pine-backed beaches and a lively harbour with the green Sporades landscape.
December in Skiathos — the hardest end of the year
December averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 8.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Skiathos in December?
- In December, Skiathos averages 14°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Skiathos?
- December earns a 1.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Skiathos in December?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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