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Samos in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Samos in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Samos in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 220 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 Samos;

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
220 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Samos has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Samos in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Samos 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 +10°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +17°C.

Is Samos warm or cold in December?

Samos 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 +14°C to +11°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 Samos:

Climate in Samos in December

Samos weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+18°C+15°C+13°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+3°C0°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+22°C+20°C
Rainfall
132 mm220 mm192 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
71%72%71%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
1299
Cloudy days
101111
Rainy days
81111
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 132 mm to 220 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in November to 9 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Samos is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Samos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 305 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 82 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Samos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Samos wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 220 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 Samos?

This is the weather in Samos in December 2023:
1 December
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+17°C
2 December
☁️
+18°C
3 December
☀️
+17°C
4 December
☀️
+17°C
5 December
☀️
+16°C
6 December
☁️
+16°C
7 December
☁️
+16°C
8 December
🌧️
+18°C
9 December
☀️
+20°C
10 December
🌧️
+20°C
11 December
🌧️
+20°C
12 December
☁️
+19°C
13 December
🌧️
+18°C
14 December
☀️
+17°C
15 December
🌧️
+20°C
16 December
☁️
+20°C
17 December
☁️
+20°C
18 December
☀️
+19°C
19 December
☀️
+18°C
20 December
☀️
+13°C
21 December
☀️
+14°C
22 December
☁️
+16°C
23 December
☁️
+16°C
24 December
☀️
+16°C
25 December
☀️
+16°C
26 December
☀️
+16°C
27 December
☀️
+16°C
28 December
☀️
+17°C
29 December
☀️
+17°C
30 December
☀️
+17°C
31 December
☁️
+17°C
In December 2023 Samos had 16 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+19°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 514 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samos in December:

Is December a good time to visit Samos?

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

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

Is Samos rainy in December?

Samos 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 Samos in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Samos 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 Samos

Source of the data

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