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Paros in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Paros in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
If you plan to visit Paros in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 69 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.
69 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Paros has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Paros in December

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

Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +17°C.

Is Paros warm or cold in December?

Paros 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 Paros:

Water temperature in Paros in December

Water in Paros in December is Fresh. It varies from +15°C to +19°C, with an average of +17°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +15°C.

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

The warmest water temperatures in Paros are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +25°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +16°C.

Can you swim in Paros in December?

Water temperature (+17°C) in Paros in December might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
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
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Paros in December

Paros 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
+28°C+24°C+22°C
Rainfall
45 mm69 mm72 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s7 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+19°C+17°C+16°C
Humidity
73%73%71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
755
Cloudy days
121110
Rainy days
101414
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 45 mm to 69 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 6 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in November to 5 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Paros is gradually decreasing during December, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Paros based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 48 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Paros, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Paros wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Paros?

This is the weather in Paros in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+19°C
2 December
☁️
+19°C
3 December
☁️
+19°C
4 December
☀️
+19°C
5 December
☀️
+17°C
6 December
☁️
+19°C
7 December
🌧️
+18°C
8 December
🌧️
+17°C
9 December
🌧️
+14°C
10 December
☁️
+16°C
11 December
☁️
+17°C
12 December
☀️
+17°C
13 December
☀️
+19°C
14 December
☀️
+20°C
15 December
☀️
+19°C
16 December
🌧️
+19°C
17 December
☁️
+14°C
18 December
☀️
+16°C
19 December
☀️
+17°C
20 December
☁️
+18°C
21 December
🌧️
+16°C
22 December
☀️
+18°C
23 December
☀️
+18°C
24 December
☀️
+18°C
25 December
☀️
+18°C
26 December
☁️
+18°C
27 December
☀️
+17°C
28 December
☀️
+17°C
29 December
☀️
+17°C
30 December
☁️
+17°C
31 December
☁️
+17°C
In December 2023 Paros had 16 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 59%. 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 Paros climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+18°C) and the highest in 2010 (+23°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 176 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 939 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Paros in December:

Is December a good time to visit Paros?

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

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

Can you swim in Paros in December?

In general, you can swim in Paros in December, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +17°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Paros rainy in December?

Paros 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 Paros in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Paros 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 Paros

Source of the data

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