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Lasithi Regional Unit
Lasithi Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Asprolithos

Asprolithos is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 43 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population43
Local time14:21
35.02° N, 26.09° EElevation -1 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Asprolithosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low22° / 21°
Rain this month40mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Asprolithos at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month13°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

109 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Asprolithos

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct22°19°
Sat24 Oct22°17°
Sun25 Oct20°16°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct19°16°15.3 mm
Tue27 Oct19°14°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct19°16°5.3 mm
Thu29 Oct19°15°8.9 mm
Fri30 Oct19°17°12.3 mm
Sat31 Oct18°16°1.5 mm

When to go to Asprolithos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score524963778895959389787560
High15°15°15°17°20°23°26°26°25°22°19°17°
Low13°13°13°15°18°22°24°25°23°21°17°15°
Rain (mm)1097746229201124072101
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°20°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Asprolithos

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

Monuments and museums in Asprolithos

All monuments

Nature around Asprolithos

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 Asprolithos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Asprolithos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 99 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 20 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 110 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 99 km

Towns and villages around Asprolithos

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

Places near Asprolithos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Asprolithos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Asprolithos.
What is the hottest month in Asprolithos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Asprolithos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Asprolithos?
January is the wettest month with about 109 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Asprolithos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.