Climate Insights for Kolympári

Nomós Chaniás, Crete, Greece

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
January
149mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kolympári is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 647mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 149mm of rainfall. Kolympári 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 11°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: 11° Feb Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Mar Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Apr Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 14° May Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 17° Jun Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 21° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Sep Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 22° Oct Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 19° Nov Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 16° Dec Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Kolympári sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°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 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 100mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kolympári is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 647mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 149mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 148mm 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 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 31km/h Feb Wind Speed: 30km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Kolympári is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 30km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 25km/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 Kolympári, which began on March 20, 2026. Kolympári 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 110mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 12mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 152mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 373mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/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 13°
Mar 13°
Apr 16°
May 19°
Jun 23°
Jul 25°
Aug 26°
Sep 24°
Oct 20°
Nov 18°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Kolympári is during April, May, June, 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 33mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°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 Kolympári 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
11 °C
13 °C
31 km/h
149 mm
1 cm
Feb
11 °C
14 °C
30 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
15 °C
29 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
17 °C
25 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
20 °C
23 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
26 °C
22 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
25 °C
24 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
22 °C
25 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
19 °C
26 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
15 °C
28 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
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