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Crete, Greece

Charakas

Charakas is a village in Crete, Greece, 304 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 774 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population774
Local time12:43
35.01° N, 25.12° EElevation 304 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Charakasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month44mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Charakas at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in July

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

119 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 10 km

Weather in Charakas

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct24°15°1.9 mm
Sun25 Oct23°15°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°15.6 mm
Tue27 Oct21°12°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct21°12°1 mm
Thu29 Oct20°11°
Fri30 Oct20°11°
Sat31 Oct19°13°2 mm
Sun1 Nov21°14°22 mm
Mon2 Nov20°13°18.1 mm

When to go to Charakas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464772868973656571777452
High14°14°17°20°25°30°33°33°29°24°19°15°
Low7°7°8°10°14°18°21°21°19°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)11984562512311154499121
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Charakas

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

Monuments and museums in Charakas

All monuments

Outdoors around Charakas

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Minoan LibraryClimbing
1.7 km
Peacock aviaryZoos
2.8 km

Nature around Charakas

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 Charakas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Charakas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 107 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 93 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 101 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 99 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Greece

Cities and settlements

Towns and villages around Charakas

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

Charakas from above

Getting to Charakas

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
37 km
Sitia AirportJSH
92 km
Chania International AirportCHQ
105 km

Places near Charakas

Places with a climate like Charakas

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Charakas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Charakas.
What is the hottest month in Charakas?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Charakas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Charakas?
January is the wettest month with about 119 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Charakas?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.