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Dhionísion
Crete, Greece

Dhionísion

Dhionísion is a locality in Crete, Greece, 269 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 126 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population126
Local time10:48
35.01° N, 25.06° EElevation 269 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Dhionísionweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month42mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Dhionísion at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in July

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

117 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Dhionísion

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Showers · wind 5 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct21°13°1 mm
Wed28 Oct20°10°8.4 mm
Thu29 Oct20°9°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct21°13°1 mm
Sat31 Oct21°11°3.2 mm
Sun1 Nov20°14°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov19°13°1.4 mm
Tue3 Nov17°11°2.5 mm
Wed4 Nov18°10°
Thu5 Nov17°10°2.6 mm

When to go to Dhionísion

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474871869075666673777453
High14°14°17°20°25°30°33°32°29°24°20°15°
Low8°7°8°10°14°18°21°21°19°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)11782552412311144299120
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Dhionísion

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

Monuments and museums in Dhionísion

All monuments

Nature around Dhionísion

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 Dhionísion

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dhionísion

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 110 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 89 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 107 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Dhionísion

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

Places near Dhionísion

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dhionísion?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dhionísion.
What is the hottest month in Dhionísion?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Dhionísion?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dhionísion?
January is the wettest month with about 117 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Dhionísion?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.