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Rethymno Regional Unit
Rethymno Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Farátsion

Farátsion is a locality in Crete, Greece, 294 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 8 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population8
Local time14:18
35.34° N, 24.81° EElevation 294 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Farátsionweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low23° / 15°
Rain this month64mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Farátsion at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

145 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Farátsion

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°13°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct16°12°6.7 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°6.6 mm
Wed28 Oct16°11°2.1 mm
Thu29 Oct16°10°7.4 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°20.8 mm
Sat31 Oct17°13°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov16°11°2 mm
Mon2 Nov15°10°8.1 mm
Tue3 Nov13°11°36.9 mm

When to go to Farátsion

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414570879189838082787548
High14°14°16°19°23°27°28°29°27°23°19°15°
Low7°7°8°11°14°18°21°21°18°15°12°9°
Rain (mm)1451107936184221764117145
Wet days1513964211591015
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Farátsion

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

Monuments and museums in Farátsion

All monuments

Nature around Farátsion

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 Farátsion

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Farátsion

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 142 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 105 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 129 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 144 km

Towns and villages around Farátsion

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

Places near Farátsion

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Farátsion?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Farátsion.
What is the hottest month in Farátsion?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Farátsion?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Farátsion?
January is the wettest month with about 145 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Farátsion?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.