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Heraklion Regional Unit
Heraklion Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Avdhoú

Avdhoú is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 238 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeMar–May
Population238
Local time03:29
35.23° N, 25.43° EElevation 232 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Avdhoúweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month61mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMar–May

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

Avdhoú at a glance

Best time to visitMar–May

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

126 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Avdhoú

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°17°2.4 mm
Sat24 Oct20°14°2.1 mm
Sun25 Oct20°14°3.4 mm
Mon26 Oct18°13°16.1 mm
Tue27 Oct18°13°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°13°39.1 mm
Thu29 Oct16°12°76.6 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°79.1 mm
Sat31 Oct15°12°36.1 mm

When to go to Avdhoú

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475077868876727274777454
High15°15°18°21°26°30°31°31°28°24°20°16°
Low7°7°8°11°14°18°21°21°19°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)126103723419522226196124
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Avdhoú

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

Monuments and museums in Avdhoú

All monuments

Nature around Avdhoú

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 Avdhoú

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Avdhoú

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 119 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 130 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 72 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Avdhoú

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

Places near Avdhoú

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Avdhoú?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Avdhoú.
What is the hottest month in Avdhoú?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Avdhoú?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Avdhoú?
January is the wettest month with about 126 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Avdhoú?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.