December weather forecastMalia, Greece

December

Weather in December

Malia's December weather brings the year to a close with a high temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). Substantial rainfall with increased cloud coverage marks the return of the winter season. Despite the onset of winter, relatively moderate sea temperatures still allow for bracing coastal walks. Wind speeds reach their highest in the year, creating dynamic marine conditions. By December, Malia's weather largely exhales warmth and opts for cooler conditions.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Malia, Greece, slightly decreases in December, shifting from 19.3°C (66.7°F) in November to a still enjoyable 16.1°C (61°F). December nights witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a cool 12.7°C (54.9°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Malia, Greece, are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Malia is December, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Malia, the average seawater temperature in December is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: Swimming in water at 18°C (64.4°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 Malia is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of December, in Malia, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 17:16 EET.

Sunshine

In Malia, the average sunshine in December is 6.3h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Malia during December is 16.1°C (61°F) and the low-temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are most humid months in Malia.

In Malia, Greece, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

In Malia, Greece, in December, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation.

In Malia, Greece, the average seawater temperature in December is 18°C (64.4°F). For most, swimming in 18°C (64.4°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Malia is 9h and 50min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, in Malia, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 17:16 EET.

The average sunshine duration in December in Malia is 6.3h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Malia, Greece, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

19.3°C

16.1°C

14.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.6km/h

18.8km/h

20.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

9.5

15.8

15.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.5

12.6

12.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Malia, Greece

Average high temperature in December: 16.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.1°C).

Average low temperature in December: 12.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Malia, Greece

Average pressure in December: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Malia, Greece

Average wind speed in December: 17.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13km/h).

Average humidity in December
Malia, Greece

Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Malia, Greece

Average rainfall in December: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Malia, Greece

Average rainfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Malia, Greece

Average sea temperature in December: 18°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Malia, Greece

Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Malia, Greece

Average sunshine days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Malia, Greece

Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Malia, Greece

Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in December
Malia, Greece

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).