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Rethymno Regional Unit
Rethymno Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Astérion

Astérion is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 69 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population69
Local time20:25
35.37° N, 24.60° EElevation 71 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Astérionweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month65mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Astérion at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

141 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 11 km

Weather in Astérion

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°15°
Fri23 Oct24°14°
Sat24 Oct22°13°
Sun25 Oct23°11°
Mon26 Oct18°12°19.2 mm
Tue27 Oct21°12°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct20°12°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct19°13°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct19°12°
Sat31 Oct19°10°1.5 mm

When to go to Astérion

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score485477879190847275787555
High15°15°18°21°25°26°28°31°29°25°20°16°
Low8°8°10°12°16°20°22°22°20°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)1411117835183221665117145
Wet days1513964211591015
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Astérion

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

Monuments and museums in Astérion

All monuments

Nature around Astérion

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 Astérion

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Astérion

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 123 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 102 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 149 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 101 km

Towns and villages around Astérion

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

Places near Astérion

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Astérion?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Astérion.
What is the hottest month in Astérion?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Astérion?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Astérion?
January is the wettest month with about 141 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Astérion?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.