Climate Insights for Gázi

Heraklion Regional Unit, Crete, Greece

Hottest
July
27°C peak
Coldest
January
8°C low
Wettest
December
121mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gázi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 615mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 121mm of rainfall. Gázi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 8° Feb Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10° Mar Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 11° Apr Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 13° May Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Oct Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 17° Nov Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 14° Dec Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Gázi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 5°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: 108mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gázi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 615mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 121mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9mm. That's 112mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Gázi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Gázi, which began on June 21, 2026. Gázi 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 307mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 12°
Mar 13°
Apr 16°
May 19°
Jun 23°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 23°
Oct 20°
Nov 16°
Dec 12°

The best time to visit Gázi is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°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 Gázi 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
8 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
108 mm
1 cm
Feb
10 °C
14 °C
4 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Mar
11 °C
16 °C
4 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
20 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
25 °C
4 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
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