December weather forecastCorinth, Greece

Weather in December

December concludes the year's cycle in Corinth, officially welcoming the beginning of winter. The city starts to record lower temperatures alongside pronounced precipitation levels. It is a month that records an increased rainfall of 101mm (3.98"), tying with January as the wettest month. Despite cooler days, daylight hours hold steady at 9.6 hours, coinciding with shorter winter days. Thus, December encompasses the essence of the winter season, completing Corinth’s full spectrum of the annual climatic experience.

Temperature

A subtle shift in Corinth's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from 18°C (64.4°F) to a still refreshing 14°C (57.2°F). An average low-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) is common during the nights of December.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 101mm (3.98") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Corinth, Greece, in December, the average water temperature is 17.2°C (63°F).
Note: Swimming in water at 17.2°C (63°F) is not a pleasing experience for the majority. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), controlling breathing becomes increasingly hard.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Corinth is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 17:18 EET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Corinth. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.