Chalkidiki · December
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 10° (50°)3– (37–)18 (64) | 13° (55°)6– (43–)19 (66) | 16° (61°)8– (46–)22 (72) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)26 (79) | 26° (79°)18– (64–)31 (88) | 30° (86°)23– (73–)36 (97) | 33° (91°)27– (81–)37 (99) | 33° (91°)27– (81–)37 (99) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)33 (91) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)27 (81) | 17° (63°)9– (48–)23 (73) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)18 (64) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)9 (48) | 4° (39°)-3– (27–)9 (48) | 6° (43°)0– (32–)11 (52) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) | 14° (57°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)25 (77) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)23 (73) | 13° (55°)6– (43–)18 (64) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)15 (59) | 5° (41°)-3– (27–)11 (52) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 8h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 9h UV 7 | 7h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 | 4h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 14° (57°) | 14° (57°) | 16° (61°) | 19° (66°) | 24° (75°) | 26° (79°) | 27° (81°) | 25° (77°) | 22° (72°) | 19° (66°) | 16° (61°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d34mm (1.3") | 4d31mm (1.2") | 6d45mm (1.8") | 4d34mm (1.4") | 4d45mm (1.8") | 4d44mm (1.7") | 2d30mm (1.2") | 2d27mm (1.0") | 4d47mm (1.8") | 4d43mm (1.7") | 4d42mm (1.6") | 5d53mm (2.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
December in Chalkidiki is on the cool side — with highs around 12°C (54°F) it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 12°C (54°F) during the day and drop to 5°C (41°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 18°C (64°F), the coldest nights around -3°C (27°F) — frost does occur. With 4 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (53 mm (2.1 in)), this is one of the cloudier months. At 16°C (61°F), the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Winter quiet on the three fingers: 10 to 12°C (50 to 54°F), the resorts closed, Thessaloniki an hour away as a fallback. On Athos the monastic routine carries on unmoved, as it has for a thousand years.
Packing list for Chalkidiki in December
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Chalkidiki?
- December is not an optimal month for Chalkidiki (Score: 38/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Chalkidiki in December?
- In December, Chalkidiki sees daily highs of 12°C (54°F). Nights cool to 5°C (41°F), with a daily average of 8°C (46°F). Peaks reach around 18°C (64°F), the coldest nights around -3°C (27°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Chalkidiki in December?
- In December, Chalkidiki receives an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Chalkidiki get in December?
- Chalkidiki averages 4 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Chalkidiki in December?
- Water temperature in Chalkidiki in December averages 16°C (61°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.