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Mykonos in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Mykonos in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Mykonos in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Mykonos in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 63 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mykonos has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Mykonos in December

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

Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +18°C.

Is Mykonos warm or cold in December?

Mykonos is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +12°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Mykonos:

Climate in Mykonos in December

Mykonos weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+18°C+15°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+3°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+24°C+23°C
Rainfall
43 mm63 mm70 mm
Wind
5 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
74%73%72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
866
Cloudy days
171818
Rainy days
577
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 63 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 5 m/s to 6 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in November to 6 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Mykonos is gradually decreasing during December, going from 7 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Mykonos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. Mykonos is amazing in December with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
December is one of the rainiest months in Mykonos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mykonos wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 70 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Mykonos?

This is the weather in Mykonos in December 2023:
1 December
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+20°C
2 December
☀️
+18°C
3 December
☀️
+17°C
4 December
☁️
+18°C
5 December
☁️
+18°C
6 December
☁️
+17°C
7 December
☀️
+19°C
8 December
☀️
+20°C
9 December
☀️
+21°C
10 December
☁️
+20°C
11 December
☁️
+21°C
12 December
☀️
+20°C
13 December
☁️
+19°C
14 December
☀️
+17°C
15 December
☁️
+21°C
16 December
☀️
+23°C
17 December
☀️
+20°C
18 December
☀️
+23°C
19 December
☁️
+18°C
20 December
☁️
+12°C
21 December
☁️
+14°C
22 December
☁️
+17°C
23 December
☀️
+16°C
24 December
☀️
+18°C
25 December
☀️
+17°C
26 December
☀️
+18°C
27 December
☀️
+19°C
28 December
☁️
+18°C
29 December
☀️
+17°C
30 December
☀️
+19°C
31 December
☀️
+18°C
In December 2023 Mykonos had 18 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+12°C) and the highest in 2020 (+19°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 159 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mykonos in December:

Is December a good time to visit Mykonos?

It’s always a good time to visit Mykonos, 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 Mykonos in December?

December has mild temperatures in Mykonos. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Mykonos rainy in December?

Mykonos 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 Mykonos in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mykonos 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 Mykonos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mykonos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.