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Heraklion Regional Unit
Heraklion Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Dermatos

Dermatos is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeMar–May
Population15
Local time05:52
34.99° N, 25.33° EElevation 5 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Dermatosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low26° / 18°
Rain this month39mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMar–May

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

Dermatos at a glance

Best time to visitMar–May

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in July

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

106 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 35 km

Weather in Dermatos

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct27°18°
Sat24 Oct24°16°
Sun25 Oct23°15°
Mon26 Oct18°16°16.1 mm
Tue27 Oct22°15°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct20°17°4 mm
Thu29 Oct20°14°11.2 mm
Fri30 Oct19°16°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°16°0.5 mm

When to go to Dermatos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score566181888570636169797763
High16°16°18°22°26°31°34°34°30°26°21°17°
Low9°9°10°12°16°20°23°23°21°18°14°11°
Rain (mm)10678492211311133983110
Wet days1412854201481014
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Dermatos

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

Monuments and museums in Dermatos

All monuments

Nature around Dermatos

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 Dermatos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dermatos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 96 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 106 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 83 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 92 km

Towns and villages around Dermatos

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

Places near Dermatos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dermatos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dermatos.
What is the hottest month in Dermatos?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Dermatos?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dermatos?
January is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dermatos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.