Monthly climate ·Athens weather in December
In December, Athens averages around 14° by day and 8° at night, with 9 rain days a month — about a 29% chance of rain on any given day.
By day
14°C
At night
8°C
Daily rain chance
29%
Rain days a month
9
Monthly precipitation
96 mm
Sunshine hours a day
7.3
Average of 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Typical climate — not a forecast.
Is December a good time to visit Athens?
December is cool in Athens — around 14° by day and 8° at night. Dress in layers; comfortable for city sightseeing.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in Athens in December?
- In December, temperatures in Athens average between 8° at night and 14° by day, with 9 rain days a month (average of 2016–2025).
- How much rain falls in Athens in December?
- Athens gets about 96 mm of rain in December on average, spread over roughly 9 rain days.
- Is December a good time to visit Athens?
- December is cool in Athens — around 14° by day and 8° at night. Dress in layers; comfortable for city sightseeing.