SeasonMapMilos weather in December
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December in Milos: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Milos · #919 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Milos in December
Other months in Milos
Milos's forum puts July daytime highs around 28°C, warmer than June, with the meltemi wind a near-constant feature — regularly 13 knots with gusts to 25. Regulars note the wind varies sharply by which side of the island you're on, with south-facing Adamas consistently calmer than northeast-facing Pollonia, and that the island stays busy but manageable through the month.
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Milos climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 66°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 37 km/h / 23 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Milos in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Greece, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Milos's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherMilos's weather peaks July–September.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Milos in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Out of season
1 Nov – 31 MarMilos still mines bentonite and perlite, so winter here is a working island rather than a shut one, but the boat trips and most rooms close and the ferry drops to a few sailings a week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Milos — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Milos?
Milos in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Milos?
- December in Milos: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Milos on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Milos in December?
- In December, Milos averages a daily high of 14.8°C and a low of 12.3°C, with about 93.8 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Milos in December?
- Milos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Chania's Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Jan, and Heraklion's Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Jan.