Crete, Greece
Balíon
Balíon is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 407 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now24°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population407
Local time18:45
35.41° N, 24.78° EElevation 10 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low24° / 18°
Rain this month66mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Balíon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:33 · 18:3811 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:54Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–Jun
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
143 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby8+
within 14 km
Weather in Balíon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 73%
Today22 Oct26°20°
Fri23 Oct24°20°
Sat24 Oct24°19°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct23°18°
Mon26 Oct22°17°6.8 mm
Tue27 Oct22°18°1 mm
Wed28 Oct23°18°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct22°19°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°18°
Sat31 Oct21°17°4.9 mm
When to go to Balíon
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 51 | 54 | 73 | 87 | 91 | 92 | 85 | 80 | 81 | 78 | 75 | 58 |
| High | 15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
| Low | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 143 | 110 | 78 | 34 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 66 | 115 | 146 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 15 |
| Sea | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° |
What's on in Balíon
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Balíon
Outdoors around Balíon
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
JuraSplash Water ParkTheme parks
0.4 kmView placeViewpoints
2.8 kmGreat view from Anatoli TavernaViewpoints
3.7 kmDive site
0.5 kmNature around Balíon
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Balíon
Earthquakes around Balíon
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950114magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record77within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 139 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 112 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 133 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 118 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 3 · 1 km
Quaternary · 1Permian · 2
Formations around the town
Fodele Formation · 2
Trilobites · 1Kathwaia
Ammonites · 2Agathiceras, Gastrioceras
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Towns and villages around Balíon
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Vlycháda1.7 kmChárakas2.7 kmExándis3.4 kmLamerianá5.2 kmSiripidhianá5.2 kmAgia5.4 kmSkepasti5.5 kmMetókhion Ayiás5.5 kmMelidhónion5.8 kmKalo Chorafi6 kmAchládes6.2 kmMourtzana6.7 kmDhafnédhes6.9 kmKamára7.1 kmSolochianá7.2 kmAgios Syllas7.3 kmApladhiana7.4 kmRoumeli7.6 kmAlmirida7.8 kmGarázon7.8 kmKámpos Apladianón7.9 kmEpiskopi8.1 kmDhamavólos8.1 kmKhelianá8.2 kmPanormos8.4 kmDháfni8.5 kmAnemómyloi8.5 kmDhoxarón8.5 kmFarátsion8.5 kmKefáli8.6 kmPerama8.7 kmAliákes8.8 kmAvdanites8.8 kmOmála8.8 kmKrasoúnas8.8 kmKámpos Doxaroú9 kmChoumeri9 kmKhoumérion9.1 kmMetokhi Irisiana9.2 kmKastríon9.4 kmÁyios Ioánnis9.5 kmMakriyiánnion9.6 kmSísai9.7 kmMetókhia Kámbou9.7 kmArgoulión9.9 kmAlóïdhes10 kmKeramotá10 kmCháni Alexándrou10 kmAngeliana10 kmPasalítai10 kmSklopianá10 kmMakrygiannis10 kmKostéfanos10 kmÁyios Mámas10 kmKhanothianá10 kmAvdhellás10 kmKalamas10 kmTheodhóra11 kmAgrídhia11 kmMelissourgaki11 kmGarípa11 kmKalandaré11 kmTsakhianá11 kmKaterianá11 kmDrosia11 kmKrionérion11 kmCháni Alóidon11 kmKálivos11 kmPlevrianá11 kmVenion11 kmTzannakiana12 kmOrthes12 kmSkordílo12 kmStavromenos12 kmAlfa12 kmKallérgos12 kmVergiana12 kmMargarítai12 kmAḯmonas12 kmLivádhia12 km
Balíon from above
Around Balíon31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cave of MelidoniNature5.9 kmIdaean CaveNature23 kmSfendoni Zoniana CaveNature14 kmPotamoi lakeNature24 kmDoxa caveNature21 kmArkalospiliosNature19 kmLivadi BeachNature0.7 kmDiaporiNature8.4 kmMount IdaMountain21 kmMount AgathiasMountain22 kmMount KedrosMountain30 kmVrysinasMountain28 kmMount JuktasMountain38 kmJuktas Peak SanctuaryMountain38 kmDive siteDive site0.5 kmAtali monasteryMonument1.6 kmEleutherna (ancient city)Monument14 kmCave of MelidoniMonument5.9 kmVosakou MonasteryMonument6.2 kmChalepa MonasteryMonument11 kmSfendoni Zoniana CaveMonument14 kmMoni DiskouriouMonument11 kmCarob mill of PanormosMonument8.5 kmMuseum of Ancient EleuthernaMuseum14 kmWax MuseumMuseum14 kmAmáriPlace24 kmPigíPlace20 kmTílisosPlace25 kmAnógeiaPlace16 kmMaroulasPlace22 kmPalaiokastroPlace24 km
Getting to Balíon
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
37 kmChania International AirportCHQ
59 kmSitia AirportJSH
122 kmPlaces near Balíon
Places with a climate like Balíon
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Balíon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balíon.
What is the hottest month in Balíon?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Balíon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balíon?
January is the wettest month with about 143 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Balíon?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.