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Ethia

Ethia is a locality in Crete, Greece, 737 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 27 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population27
Local time07:19
34.99° N, 25.19° EElevation 737 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Ethiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low22° / 13°
Rain this month47mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–May · Sep

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

Ethia at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in July

Coolest month4°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

130 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 29 km

Weather in Ethia

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°14°
Sat24 Oct20°11°
Sun25 Oct19°11°
Mon26 Oct14°11°16.1 mm
Tue27 Oct18°10°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct16°12°4 mm
Thu29 Oct16°9°11.2 mm
Fri30 Oct15°11°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct15°11°0.5 mm

When to go to Ethia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score283359889084777685826734
High11°11°14°18°23°28°30°30°27°22°16°12°
Low5°4°5°8°12°16°18°18°16°13°9°6°
Rain (mm)130936027133111647107134
Wet days1412854201481014
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Ethia

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

Monuments and museums in Ethia

All monuments

Nature around Ethia

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 Ethia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ethia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 101 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 96 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 95 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 95 km

Towns and villages around Ethia

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

Places near Ethia

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ethia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ethia.
What is the hottest month in Ethia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Ethia?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ethia?
January is the wettest month with about 130 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ethia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.