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Samos in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Samos in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 15 °C, and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
45/100 · #10
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Samos · DecemberPhoto: Niksal84 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 11 °C
- Sea
- 18 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 19 | 14 | 8 | 87 | 3.2 | 73 | 4.3 | 20 | 67 |
| December (selected) | 15 | 11 | 12 | 119 | 2.3 | 77 | 4.8 | 18 | 45 |
| January | 13 | 9 | 11 | 118 | 2.6 | 76 | 4.8 | 17 | 42 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (45/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +22 | +4 °C | +3 °C | -3.4 | -32.5 mm | +0.9 h | -3.7 % | -0.5 m/s | +1.5 °C |
| January | -3 | -1.5 °C | -1.6 °C | -1.1 | -1.4 mm | +0.3 h | -0.7 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Samos in December?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Samos in December?
The sea is about 18 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Samos in December?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 119 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Samos?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Samos. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.