SeasonMapNaxos weather in December
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December in Naxos: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Naxos · #901 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Naxos in December
Other months in Naxos
Naxos's forum calls August hot, busy, and windy — the meltemi peaks this month, strongest in the afternoon and typically easing at night. Regulars point to west-coast beaches like St. George, Agios Prokopios and Agia Anna as well sheltered from the wind, and note crowds are the bigger complaint than the meltemi itself, with early September suggested as a calmer, still-warm alternative.
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Naxos climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 64°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 37 km/h / 23 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Naxos 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 Naxos'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 weatherNaxos's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Naxos in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Out of season
1 Nov – 31 MarNaxos farms, so it stays inhabited when its neighbours empty, but the beach hotels and most tavernas shut and the ferry connection thins to a few boats a week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Naxos — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Naxos?
Naxos in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Naxos?
- December in Naxos: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Naxos on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Naxos in December?
- In December, Naxos averages a daily high of 15.8°C and a low of 12.8°C, with about 76.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Naxos in December?
- Naxos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
Other months in Naxos
Compare Naxos in December
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Heraklion's Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Jan, and Chania's Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 31 Jan.