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Askýfou
Crete, Greece

Askýfou

Askýfou is a locality in Crete, Greece, 682 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 393 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population393
Local time20:28
35.29° N, 24.18° EElevation 682 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Askýfouweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low20° / 15°
Rain this month81mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Askýfou at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

177 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 26 km

Weather in Askýfou

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°12°4.9 mm
Sat24 Oct18°10°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct17°10°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct13°11°16.1 mm
Tue27 Oct17°9°7.4 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°26.8 mm
Thu29 Oct13°8°39.6 mm
Fri30 Oct13°9°19.5 mm
Sat31 Oct13°9°1.5 mm

When to go to Askýfou

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score212446749197999291805426
High10°10°12°15°20°23°25°26°24°20°15°11°
Low6°5°7°10°14°18°20°20°18°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)17715010046214222281151179
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Askýfou

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

Monuments and museums in Askýfou

All monuments

Nature around Askýfou

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 Askýfou

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Askýfou

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 143 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 88 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 92 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Askýfou

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

Places near Askýfou

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Askýfou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Askýfou.
What is the hottest month in Askýfou?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Askýfou?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Askýfou?
January is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Askýfou?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.