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Áno Sími

Áno Sími is a locality in Crete, Greece, 876 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population12
Local time20:56
35.05° N, 25.50° EElevation 876 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Áno Símiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low20° / 13°
Rain this month49mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Áno Sími at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

120 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 14 km

Weather in Áno Sími

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Showers · wind 8 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°14°5.5 mm
Sun25 Oct16°14°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct15°12°13.4 mm
Tue27 Oct15°12°17.6 mm
Wed28 Oct16°11°9.3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°11°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°11°
Sat31 Oct15°13°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°13°28.9 mm
Mon2 Nov16°13°12.2 mm

When to go to Áno Sími

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score252550769095878688775931
High10°10°12°16°21°25°27°28°25°20°15°11°
Low5°4°5°8°12°15°18°18°16°13°9°6°
Rain (mm)12093602915422174987119
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Áno Sími

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

Monuments and museums in Áno Sími

All monuments

Outdoors around Áno Sími

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Kastellou CharakiViewpoints
3.4 km
Greek mythology parkTheme parks
3.5 km
ΚαταφύγιοMountain huts · 1,358 m
3.7 km

Nature around Áno Sími

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 Áno Sími

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Áno Sími

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 98 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 123 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 67 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 98 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 2

Ancient sites in Greece

Towns and villages around Áno Sími

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

Áno Sími from above

Getting to Áno Sími

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
44 km
Sitia AirportJSH
58 km
Chania International AirportCHQ
134 km
Crete semi submarineSitia
26 km

Places near Áno Sími

Places with a climate like Áno Sími

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Áno Sími?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Áno Sími.
What is the hottest month in Áno Sími?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Áno Sími?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Áno Sími?
January is the wettest month with about 120 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Áno Sími?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.