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Rethymno Regional Unit
Rethymno Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Arolíthi

Arolíthi is a locality in Crete, Greece, 550 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 21 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population21
Local time03:43
35.26° N, 24.32° EElevation 550 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Arolíthiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month72mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Arolíthi at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

166 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 19 km

Weather in Arolíthi

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct17°9°6.6 mm
Tue27 Oct18°9°6.4 mm
Wed28 Oct17°8°8.6 mm
Thu29 Oct17°8°5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°11°5.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°9°4.1 mm
Sun1 Nov14°11°24.7 mm
Mon2 Nov14°10°12.9 mm
Tue3 Nov15°10°2.3 mm

When to go to Arolíthi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score273056859197938286806334
High11°11°14°18°22°25°26°29°26°22°16°13°
Low6°6°7°10°14°18°20°21°18°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1661369242193221972142171
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Arolíthi

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

Monuments and museums in Arolíthi

All monuments

Nature around Arolíthi

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 Arolíthi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arolíthi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 101 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 87 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 74 km
6.2Lentas 60 km ↓2013 · 115 km

Towns and villages around Arolíthi

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

Places near Arolíthi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arolíthi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arolíthi.
What is the hottest month in Arolíthi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Arolíthi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arolíthi?
January is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Arolíthi?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.