December · Greece
Best time to visit Symi in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Symi in December
Average temperature 17°C, 202 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 202 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Symi scores 1.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 202 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Symi's neoclassical harbour houses climb a hillside above one of the Aegean's prettiest ports.
December in Symi — the hardest end of the year
December averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
202 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 1.8/10 here, 11th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 8.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Symi in December?
- In December, Symi averages 17°C, 202 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Symi?
- December earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Symi in December?
- Expect about 202 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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