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Naxos in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Naxos in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Naxos in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +16°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 71 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
71 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Naxos has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Naxos in December

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

The temperature in December is +18°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +23°C during the day and a minimum of +10°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +18°C.

Is Naxos warm or cold in December?

Naxos is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°C to +13°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 Naxos:

Climate in Naxos in December

Naxos weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+18°C+16°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+4°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+26°C+22°C
Rainfall
46 mm71 mm79 mm
Wind
5 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
74%73%72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
855
Cloudy days
171918
Rainy days
578
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 +16°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 71 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 5 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 Naxos is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Naxos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Naxos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Naxos wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 79 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 Naxos?

This is the weather in Naxos in December 2023:
1 December
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+19°C
2 December
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+18°C
3 December
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+17°C
4 December
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+17°C
5 December
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+16°C
6 December
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+17°C
7 December
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+18°C
8 December
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+20°C
9 December
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+21°C
10 December
☁️
+20°C
11 December
🌧️
+20°C
12 December
☁️
+20°C
13 December
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+19°C
14 December
☁️
+16°C
15 December
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+21°C
16 December
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+23°C
17 December
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+21°C
18 December
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+22°C
19 December
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+17°C
20 December
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+12°C
21 December
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+13°C
22 December
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+14°C
23 December
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+16°C
24 December
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+16°C
25 December
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+17°C
26 December
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+17°C
27 December
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+18°C
28 December
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+18°C
29 December
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+17°C
30 December
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+17°C
31 December
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+18°C
In December 2023 Naxos had 13 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 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 74%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+15°C) and the highest in 2010 (+20°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 205 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Naxos in December:

Is December a good time to visit Naxos?

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

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

Is Naxos rainy in December?

Naxos 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 Naxos in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Naxos 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 Naxos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Naxos, 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.