December could be a good time to visit Thira, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 4 sunny days in December. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 57 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Thira has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Thira in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Thira for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +63°F with a maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +63°F.
Is Thira warm or cold in December?
Thira is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +55°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Thira:
Climate in Thira in December
Thira weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+59°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+41°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+70°F
+68°F
Rainfall
39 mm
57 mm
63 mm
Wind
5 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
75%
74%
73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
7
4
4
Cloudy days
13
12
11
Rainy days
10
15
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 39 mm to 57 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 5 m/s to 6 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in November to 4 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Thira in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Thira is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Thira based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 41 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Thira, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Thira wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Thira?
This is the weather in Thira in December 2023:
1 December
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+66°F
2 December
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+67°F
3 December
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+67°F
4 December
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+66°F
5 December
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+63°F
6 December
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+64°F
7 December
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+64°F
8 December
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+62°F
9 December
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+58°F
10 December
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+61°F
11 December
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+62°F
12 December
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+63°F
13 December
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+65°F
14 December
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+66°F
15 December
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+67°F
16 December
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+66°F
17 December
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+59°F
18 December
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+60°F
19 December
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+62°F
20 December
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+63°F
21 December
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+62°F
22 December
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+63°F
23 December
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+64°F
24 December
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+64°F
25 December
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+64°F
26 December
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+64°F
27 December
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+64°F
28 December
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+63°F
29 December
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+62°F
30 December
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+62°F
31 December
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+62°F
In December 2023 Thira had 9 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Thira climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Thira in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+64°F) and the highest in 2010 (+68°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 187 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 564 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Thira in December:
Is December a good time to visit Thira?
It’s always a good time to visit Thira, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Thira in December?
December has mild temperatures in Thira. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Thira rainy in December?
Thira is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Thira in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Thira in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Thira, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.