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Crete, Greece

Asímion

Asímion is a village in Crete, Greece, 281 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,148 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population1,148
Local time00:18
35.04° N, 25.09° EElevation 281 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Asímionweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month45mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Asímion at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in July

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

117 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 13 km

Weather in Asímion

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct23°15°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°8.3 mm
Tue27 Oct21°12°1 mm
Wed28 Oct20°12°4.5 mm
Thu29 Oct22°11°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°13°1 mm
Sat31 Oct20°12°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov19°14°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov20°14°6.4 mm

When to go to Asímion

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464872868874656571777452
High14°14°17°21°25°30°33°33°29°24°19°15°
Low7°7°8°10°14°18°21°21°19°15°12°9°
Rain (mm)11784572613321154599120
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Asímion

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

Monuments and museums in Asímion

All monuments

Outdoors around Asímion

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

Minoan LibraryClimbing
1.7 km
Former Acropolis of GortysViewpoints
2.1 km
Peacock aviaryZoos
2.8 km

Nature around Asímion

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 Asímion

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Asímion

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 111 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 93 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 103 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 104 km

Towns and villages around Asímion

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

Asímion from above

Getting to Asímion

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
34 km
Sitia AirportJSH
94 km
Chania International AirportCHQ
101 km

Places near Asímion

Places with a climate like Asímion

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Asímion?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Asímion.
What is the hottest month in Asímion?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Asímion?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Asímion?
January is the wettest month with about 117 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Asímion?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.