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Chania Regional Unit
Chania Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Akropolis

Akropolis is a locality in Crete, Greece, 445 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1 (2011). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population1
Local time19:46
35.55° N, 24.17° EElevation 445 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Akropolisweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low22° / 17°
Rain this month78mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Akropolis at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

163 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 13 km

Weather in Akropolis

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°19°
Fri23 Oct24°18°
Sat24 Oct22°16°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct21°16°
Mon26 Oct20°14°18 mm
Tue27 Oct21°15°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct21°15°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct20°17°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°16°
Sat31 Oct20°15°3.9 mm

When to go to Akropolis

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394162849096988386787246
High13°13°15°18°22°22°25°28°26°22°18°15°
Low9°8°10°12°16°20°22°22°20°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)1631399040193232078130158
Wet days16141064211591216
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Akropolis

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Akropolis

All monuments

Nature around Akropolis

Nature in Greece

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Akropolis

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Akropolis

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 121 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 84 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 120 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 73 km

Towns and villages around Akropolis

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Akropolis

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akropolis?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akropolis.
What is the hottest month in Akropolis?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Akropolis?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akropolis?
January is the wettest month with about 163 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Akropolis?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.