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.
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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.
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How December compares across the year
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.