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Arniko
Crete, Greece

Arniko

Arniko is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 42 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population42
Local time19:54
35.16° N, 26.12° EElevation 211 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Arnikoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low21° / 20°
Rain this month42mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Arniko at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

110 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Arniko

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°20°
Fri23 Oct21°20°
Sat24 Oct20°19°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct20°19°
Mon26 Oct20°18°7.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°17°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°18°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct19°19°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct18°18°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°18°

When to go to Arniko

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454358738895989689787553
High14°13°14°16°19°23°25°26°24°21°18°15°
Low12°11°12°14°17°21°24°24°22°20°16°14°
Rain (mm)1108250261020114427099
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°24°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Arniko

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

Monuments and museums in Arniko

All monuments

Nature around Arniko

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 Arniko

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arniko

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 115 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 9 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 126 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 83 km

Towns and villages around Arniko

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

Places near Arniko

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arniko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arniko.
What is the hottest month in Arniko?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Arniko?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arniko?
January is the wettest month with about 110 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Arniko?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.