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Chania Regional Unit
Chania Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Aspra Nera

Aspra Nera is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population15
Local time22:14
35.55° N, 23.76° EElevation 221 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Aspra Neraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month60mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Aspra Nera at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

155 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Aspra Nera

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct24°16°
Mon26 Oct22°12°8.4 mm
Tue27 Oct20°12°7.1 mm
Wed28 Oct20°10°9.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°10°19.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°12°6.3 mm
Sat31 Oct21°11°5.8 mm
Sun1 Nov18°11°26.1 mm
Mon2 Nov18°12°12.4 mm
Tue3 Nov18°12°9 mm

When to go to Aspra Nera

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424668859096987578787351
High14°14°16°19°24°23°25°30°27°24°19°15°
Low8°8°10°12°15°19°22°22°20°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)1551217734132121660125150
Wet days16141064211591216
Sea16°15°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Aspra Nera

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

Monuments and museums in Aspra Nera

All monuments

Nature around Aspra Nera

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 Aspra Nera

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Aspra Nera

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 98 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 46 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 131 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 47 km

Towns and villages around Aspra Nera

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

Places near Aspra Nera

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Aspra Nera?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Aspra Nera.
What is the hottest month in Aspra Nera?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Aspra Nera?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Aspra Nera?
January is the wettest month with about 155 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Aspra Nera?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.