Athens vs Lisbon

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in December. Athens offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Lisbon sees 7 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Athens is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Lisbon is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in December.

Athens reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Lisbon averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Athens receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Lisbon sees 79 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 1 rain day and 15 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.