What is the weather like in Zakynthos in December?

Expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C with 34% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Zakynthos in December?

Zakynthos in December scores 64/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Decent conditions for most activities.

Who should visit Zakynthos in December?

December in Zakynthos is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Zakynthos Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

16°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

12°C

Coolest around day 30

Rainy Days

27days

34% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Sea Temperature in December

Coastal Waters(Ocean)

18.6°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

🏊Pleasant

Comfortable for most swimmers

Swim Rating

👍Good for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Coastal Waters

Ocean

Zakynthos coastline

Essential Travel Info for Zakynthos

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Currency

EUR

€ Euro

Language

Greek

Driving

Right side

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.838

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Remote

17/ 100

Traffic Index

Off the beaten path

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Low Season

Key Connections

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

6 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Greece. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Greece.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Greece.If rabies exposures occur while in Greece, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

Yellow Fever

CDC recommendations:Vaccine isnotrecommended.Country entry requirements:Vaccine isnotrequired.Updated April 23, 2025

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Is December a Good Time to Visit Zakynthos?

👌Decent conditions for most activities(64/100)

Short Answer

Zakynthos shines in December with 16°C pleasant temperatures and minimal 34% rain chance. Expect 7 hours of sunshine daily - pack light layers for evenings.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Seismically active region

62 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever, Leishmaniasis

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

36% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

👴
Elderly travelers
75% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Zakynthos in December averages 16°C with 34% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Zakynthos in December

What are the temperatures in Zakynthos in December?

Daytime highs average 16°C, nights drop to 12°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Zakynthos in December?

Expect around 27 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Zakynthos in December?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is December peak season in Zakynthos?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Zakynthos Weather in December

Sea Temperature in December

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Health & Safety Advisory

COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Measles

Rabies

Yellow Fever

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Decision Factors

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