Zakynthos · December
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 16° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 34° | 34° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 12h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h |
🌧Rain Days | 9d118mm | 7d72mm | 6d57mm | 3d27mm | 1d13mm | 1d11mm | 0d3mm | 0d4mm | 3d53mm | 5d89mm | 8d138mm | 9d131mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
December is not among the recommended travel months for Zakynthos — climate conditions are unfavourable. Ideal travel is in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 16°C, cooling to 7°C at night (daily average: 12°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 9 rain days (131 mm), this is one of the cloudier months.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Zakynthos in der Stille: Die Blaue Grotte und der Navagio-Schiffswrackstrand zugänglich ohne Touristenboote. Zante-Town mit seinem venezianischen Erbe und dem Solomos-Museum fast für sich.
Packing list for Zakynthos in December
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Zakynthos?
- No — December is not among the recommended months for Zakynthos (Score: 32/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Zakynthos in December?
- In December, Zakynthos sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 12°C.
- How much rain falls in Zakynthos in December?
- In December, Zakynthos receives an average of 131 mm of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Zakynthos get in December?
- Zakynthos averages 5 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.