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Zakinthos Island in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Zakinthos Island in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Zakinthos Island in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +16°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 158 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

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
158 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zakinthos Island has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Zakinthos Island in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zakinthos Island 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 +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +16°C.

Is Zakinthos Island warm or cold in December?

Zakinthos Island is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +16°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 Zakinthos Island:

Climate in Zakinthos Island in December

Zakinthos Island weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+19°C+16°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+1°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+22°C+21°C
Rainfall
174 mm158 mm137 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
75%75%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
545
Cloudy days
877
Rainy days
151817
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 174 mm to 158 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 4 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 Zakinthos Island is gradually decreasing during December, going from 6 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Zakinthos Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Zakinthos Island, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Zakinthos Island wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 174 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Zakinthos Island?

This is the weather in Zakinthos Island in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+19°C
2 December
☁️
+20°C
3 December
🌧️
+19°C
4 December
☀️
+17°C
5 December
☁️
+16°C
6 December
☀️
+16°C
7 December
🌧️
+15°C
8 December
☁️
+14°C
9 December
☁️
+14°C
10 December
☁️
+14°C
11 December
☀️
+16°C
12 December
☁️
+17°C
13 December
☁️
+18°C
14 December
☁️
+19°C
15 December
🌧️
+18°C
16 December
🌧️
+15°C
17 December
☀️
+14°C
18 December
☀️
+15°C
19 December
☀️
+16°C
20 December
🌧️
+15°C
21 December
☀️
+16°C
22 December
☁️
+17°C
23 December
☀️
+17°C
24 December
☀️
+17°C
25 December
☁️
+16°C
26 December
☀️
+15°C
27 December
☀️
+15°C
28 December
☁️
+15°C
29 December
☁️
+15°C
30 December
☁️
+15°C
31 December
☁️
+16°C
In December 2023 Zakinthos Island had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+19°C) and the highest in 2022 (+23°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1404 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zakinthos Island in December:

Is December a good time to visit Zakinthos Island?

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

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

Is Zakinthos Island rainy in December?

Zakinthos Island 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 Zakinthos Island in December?

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

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Monthly weather in Zakinthos Island

Source of the data

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