Is December a Good Time to Visit Santorini?
👍Great time to visit - recommended(65/100)
Short Answer
Shoulder-season December in Santorini delivers: 16°C comfortable weather, 19% rain chance, and significant savings as visitor numbers sit at 22% capacity.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Seismically active region
3 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)
Off-peak season - fewer crowds
Only 22% of peak - better deals and quiet crowds
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever, Leishmaniasis
Good For
- 💰Budget travelers
Off-peak pricing with acceptable weather conditions
- 👨👩👧👦Families with children
Comfortable 15.6°C temperatures and low 19% rain risk
- 🥾Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 15.6°C, 19% rain chance
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💑Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 79/100 with romantic weather conditions
Who Should Avoid
Suitable for most traveler types