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Myriokefalon monastery
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Crete, Greece

Argoules

Argoules is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 64 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population64
Local time15:28
35.20° N, 24.28° EElevation 136 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Argoulesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month55mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Argoules at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

139 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

within 14 km

Weather in Argoules

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct24°14°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct23°12°
Mon26 Oct19°11°14.6 mm
Tue27 Oct22°11°14.1 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°14.1 mm
Thu29 Oct21°11°
Fri30 Oct22°11°
Sat31 Oct20°13°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov19°14°47 mm
Mon2 Nov21°13°4.4 mm

When to go to Argoules

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475377878792856470797353
High14°15°18°22°26°26°28°33°30°25°20°16°
Low7°8°9°12°16°20°22°22°20°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)1391107334153121555118146
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Argoules

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

Monuments and museums in Argoules

All monuments

More museums: Museum Monastery Foinikias

Outdoors around Argoules

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

Things to do
View to ArgyroupoliViewpoints
0.1 km
Small camping spot, spiky plantsCamp sites
4.3 km
Camping ApolloniaCamp sites
6.2 km
Exit Imbros GorgeViewpoints · 135 m
6.2 km
Dive2GetherDive site
10 km

Nature around Argoules

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 Argoules

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Argoules

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 100 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 81 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 70 km
6.2Lentas 60 km ↓2013 · 111 km

Towns and villages around Argoules

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

Argoules from above

Getting to Argoules

Chania International AirportCHQ
39 km
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
83 km
Sitia AirportJSH
165 km
ΣφακιάΑγία Ρουμέλη · Λουτρό
13 km
ΛουτρόΑγία Ρουμέλη · Σφακιά
18 km

Places near Argoules

Places with a climate like Argoules

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Argoules?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Argoules.
What is the hottest month in Argoules?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Argoules?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Argoules?
January is the wettest month with about 139 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Argoules?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.