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Kavala in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kavala in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kavala, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Kavala in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit Kavala in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 99 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Kavala;

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
99 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kavala has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Kavala in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kavala for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of +5°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +14°C.

Is Kavala warm or cold in December?

Kavala is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +6°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Kavala, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Kavala in December

Water in Kavala in December is Cold. It varies from +12°C to +17°C, with an average of +14°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +11°C.

In December, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Kavala are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +26°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +13°C.

Can you swim in Kavala in December?

We would not recommend swimming in Kavala in December, the water is very cold (+14°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Kavala in December

Kavala weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+15°C+11°C+9°C
Min. temperature
+1°C-5°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+21°C+19°C
Rainfall
88 mm99 mm69 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+17°C+14°C+13°C
Humidity
76%76%75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
667
Cloudy days
111111
Rainy days
121211
Snowy days
001

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 88 mm to 99 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kavala in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kavala is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Kavala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 85 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Kavala, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kavala wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Kavala based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Kavala.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Kavala?

This is the weather in Kavala in December 2023:
1 December
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+17°C
2 December
☁️
+19°C
3 December
☁️
+18°C
4 December
☁️
+13°C
5 December
☁️
+13°C
6 December
🌧️
+12°C
7 December
🌧️
+12°C
8 December
🌧️
+10°C
9 December
☁️
+10°C
10 December
☁️
+11°C
11 December
☀️
+12°C
12 December
☀️
+13°C
13 December
☁️
+14°C
14 December
☁️
+16°C
15 December
🌧️
+15°C
16 December
🌧️
+9°C
17 December
☀️
+10°C
18 December
☀️
+11°C
19 December
☀️
+13°C
20 December
☀️
+13°C
21 December
☀️
+14°C
22 December
🌧️
+11°C
23 December
☀️
+15°C
24 December
☀️
+17°C
25 December
☀️
+17°C
26 December
☀️
+16°C
27 December
☀️
+16°C
28 December
☀️
+15°C
29 December
☀️
+14°C
30 December
☁️
+13°C
31 December
☁️
+14°C
In December 2023 Kavala had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Kavala climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kavala in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+17°C) and the highest in 2013 (+21°C). The driest year was 2008 with only 347 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1223 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kavala in December:

Is December a good time to visit Kavala?

It’s always a good time to visit Kavala, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kavala in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Kavala in December?

Swimming in Kavala in December is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Kavala rainy in December?

Kavala is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kavala in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kavala in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Kavala

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kavala, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.