Climate Insights for Galatás

Nomós Chaniás, Crete, Greece

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
January
10°C low
Wettest
January
174mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Galatás is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 863mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 174mm of rainfall. Galatás is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 10° Feb Max: 13° Average: 12° Min: 11° Mar Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 12° Apr Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 14° May Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Jun Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 21° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 22° Oct Max: 21° Average: 20° Min: 19° Nov Max: 18° Average: 17° Min: 16° Dec Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Galatás sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 174mm Snow: 2mm Feb Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 159mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Galatás is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 863mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 174mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3mm. That's 171mm less than January, 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 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 28km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 27km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Galatás is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 27km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Galatás, which began on March 20, 2026. Galatás 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 August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 22mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 464mm across the season with a monthly average of 155mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 12°
Feb 12°
Mar 13°
Apr 15°
May 18°
Jun 22°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 23°
Oct 20°
Nov 17°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Galatás is during April, May, June, July, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Galatás 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
10 °C
13 °C
28 km/h
174 mm
2 cm
Feb
11 °C
13 °C
27 km/h
131 mm
1 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
14 °C
27 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
16 °C
24 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
19 °C
22 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
23 °C
19 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
21 °C
22 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
18 °C
23 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
15 °C
25 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
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