Climate Insights for Agía Varvára

Heraklion Regional Unit, Crete, Greece

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
7°C low
Wettest
December
84mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Agía Varvára is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 506mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 84mm of rainfall. Agía Varvára is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 7° Feb Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Mar Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Apr Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 10° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jun Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Dec Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Agía Varvára vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Agía Varvára is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 506mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 84mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9mm. That's 75mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Agía Varvára is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Agía Varvára, which began on September 23, 2026. Agía Varvára is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 34mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 113mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 10°
Feb 10°
Mar 12°
Apr 15°
May 19°
Jun 23°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 22°
Oct 18°
Nov 15°
Dec 11°

The best time to visit Agía Varvára is during May, June, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Agía Varvára based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
83 mm
2 cm
Feb
7 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
66 mm
1 cm
Mar
8 °C
16 °C
9 km/h
63 mm
1 cm
Apr
10 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
19 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
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