Greece in December
Greece has a genuine winter mountain season that few visitors ever notice, running alongside a very quiet and very cheap Athens.
Is December a good time to visit Greece?
December is one of the better months across Greece, with crowds averaging 34/100 and typical highs near 16°C.
What closes and what fills up in December
- Christmas, 25 December, and Boxing Day, 26 December
- Ski season opens on Parnassos and in the north
Greece city by city in December
The same month can feel very different depending where you are.
How December compares across the year
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Greece?
December is one of the better months across Greece, with crowds averaging 34/100 and typical highs near 16°C.
How busy is Greece in December?
Averaged across the destinations we track, Greece sits near 34/100 in December. The calmest of them is Santorini.
What is the weather like in Greece in December?
Expect average highs near 16°C and lows near 10°C, with roughly 11 wet days — though Greece varies by region.