Climate Insights for Palaióchora

The climate in Palaióchora is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 476mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Palaióchora 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 8°C.

Temperatures in Palaióchora 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Palaióchora is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 476mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 106mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 105mm 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.

Palaióchora is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h 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 18km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Palaióchora, which began on March 20, 2026. Palaióchora 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Palaióchora 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 26mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palaióchora 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.