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Rethymno Regional Unit
Rethymno Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Elénes

Elénes is a locality in Crete, Greece, 612 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 57 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now11°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population57
Local time05:05
35.22° N, 24.61° EElevation 612 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Elénesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low21° / 14°
Rain this month90mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Elénes at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

226 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 17 km

Weather in Elénes

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°10°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct19°8°
Mon26 Oct16°9°10.1 mm
Tue27 Oct15°8°16.1 mm
Wed28 Oct16°8°6.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°7°5.8 mm
Fri30 Oct17°3°
Sat31 Oct16°7°10.8 mm
Sun1 Nov17°9°2.5 mm

When to go to Elénes

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score262856859192888486786433
High11°11°14°18°22°26°27°28°26°21°16°12°
Low5°5°6°9°13°17°19°19°17°14°10°7°
Rain (mm)22617011955264322490185229
Wet days1513964211591015
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Elénes

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

Monuments and museums in Elénes

All monuments

Nature around Elénes

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 Elénes

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Elénes

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 128 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 86 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 146 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 141 km

Towns and villages around Elénes

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

Places near Elénes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Elénes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Elénes.
What is the hottest month in Elénes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Elénes?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Elénes?
January is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Elénes?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.