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Christos
Crete, Greece

Christos

Christos is a locality in Crete, Greece, 520 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 50 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population50
Local time18:02
35.08° N, 25.57° EElevation 520 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Christosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low21° / 15°
Rain this month52mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Christos at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

121 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 18 km

Weather in Christos

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct18°16°5.5 mm
Sun25 Oct17°16°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct16°14°13.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°13°17.6 mm
Wed28 Oct17°13°9.3 mm
Thu29 Oct16°12°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°13°
Sat31 Oct16°14°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov17°15°28.9 mm
Mon2 Nov17°14°12.2 mm

When to go to Christos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score323257839091848286776739
High11°11°14°17°22°26°28°28°26°21°17°13°
Low6°6°7°10°13°17°20°20°18°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)12194633117422205285118
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Christos

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

Monuments and museums in Christos

All monuments

Nature around Christos

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 Christos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Christos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 100 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 131 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 59 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Christos

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

Places near Christos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Christos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Christos.
What is the hottest month in Christos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Christos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Christos?
January is the wettest month with about 121 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Christos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.