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Amiras
Crete, Greece

Amiras

Amiras is a locality in Crete, Greece, 661 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 244 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population244
Local time00:51
35.04° N, 25.45° EElevation 661 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Amirasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month51mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun

Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Amiras at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

124 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 38 km

Weather in Amiras

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°13°15 mm
Tue27 Oct17°14°3.1 mm
Wed28 Oct16°12°2.1 mm
Thu29 Oct17°11°3.6 mm
Fri30 Oct18°14°3.1 mm
Sat31 Oct16°13°4.8 mm
Sun1 Nov15°13°17.5 mm
Mon2 Nov14°13°6.8 mm
Tue3 Nov16°13°0.9 mm

When to go to Amiras

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333359869086797882776840
High12°12°14°18°23°27°29°30°26°22°17°13°
Low6°5°7°9°13°17°19°20°17°14°11°8°
Rain (mm)12496622915422175193126
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Amiras

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

Monuments and museums in Amiras

All monuments

Nature around Amiras

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 Amiras

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Amiras

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 99 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 119 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 71 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Amiras

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

Places near Amiras

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Amiras?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Amiras.
What is the hottest month in Amiras?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Amiras?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Amiras?
January is the wettest month with about 124 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Amiras?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.