Best time to visit Platanias

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Platanias by month

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When is the best time to visit Platanias?

The best time to visit Platanias is May, June and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Platanias14
    Jan
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Platanias14
    Feb
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Platanias16
    Mar
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Platanias19
    Apr
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Platanias23
    May
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Platanias27
    Jun
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Platanias29
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Platanias29
    Aug
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Platanias27
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Platanias22
    Oct
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Platanias19
    Nov
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Platanias16
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Platanias?

The hottest time of year in Platanias is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Platanias?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Platanias with 137mm on average. There are normally 13 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Platanias?

The sunniest time of year in Platanias is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 88% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Platanias?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Platanias in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Crete (Platanias) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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