What to Wear in Greece in December (15°C)

Highs15°C (59°F)

Lows9°C (48°F)

Rainy days~14

Daylight9.5 h

CrowdsQuiet

December averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source

December is mild in Athens with Christmas lights in Syntagma Square, but islands are largely closed. Jacket, sweaters and an umbrella.

☀️ By day

A warm jacket, knit and boots.

🌙 Evening

A festive outfit under a coat.

What's on in December

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

December

Syntagma Square's tree, festive markets and Technopolis's Christmas Factory. Wear a warm coat for 9°C evenings.

December to February

Arachova and Metsovo get snow. Bring boots with grip and thermals if you go up.

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Monasteries and churches: covered shoulders; women in skirts below the knee (wraps are often provided), men in long trousers.
Beachwear is fine on the beach and in beach bars, but cover up in towns and villages.
Wear flat shoes with grip for the Acropolis and island steps — heels are banned at some archaeological sites.