Crete, Greece
Galia
Galia is a village in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 805 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now17°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population805
Local time03:33
35.08° N, 24.87° EElevation 243 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month47mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Galia at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:36 · 17:3410 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:26Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–Jun
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month8°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
135 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby4+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Galia
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 90%
Today26 Oct20°15°21.1 mm
Tue27 Oct22°15°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct21°13°7.5 mm
Thu29 Oct22°13°
Fri30 Oct22°15°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°4.7 mm
Sun1 Nov19°15°38.3 mm
Mon2 Nov18°15°5.9 mm
Tue3 Nov20°15°
When to go to Galia
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 48 | 70 | 87 | 91 | 86 | 76 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 75 | 52 |
| High | 14° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 24° | 19° | 15° |
| Low | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 135 | 93 | 62 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 47 | 112 | 136 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 15 |
| Sea | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
What's on in Galia
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Galia
Outdoors around Galia
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Matala CampingCamp sites
0.3 kmFormer Acropolis of GortysViewpoints
2.1 kmPeacock aviaryZoos
2.8 kmPrinos refugeMountain huts · 1,080 m
3.4 kmRouvas RefugeMountain huts · 1,359 m
3.5 kmPlace for tentsCamp sites
5.1 kmNature around Galia
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Galia
Earthquakes around Galia
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950134magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record68within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 126 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 82 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 123 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 116 km
Towns and villages around Galia
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Monókhoron0.9 kmVrélis1.6 kmÁyios Andónios1.6 kmApólikhnos1.7 kmMoires3 kmRoufás3.5 kmLaloumas3.6 kmFaneromeni3.6 kmKapparianá3.9 kmSkourvoula4 kmKalývia Pyrgiotíssis4.2 kmKissoi4.3 kmMorónion4.6 kmKoúrtai4.7 kmKastelli4.8 kmPanayía4.9 kmFaríon5.4 kmPloutí5.5 kmVóroi5.5 kmMesísklio5.7 kmKalochorafítis5.9 kmAmbeloúzos6.2 kmPetrokefálion6.2 kmÁgios Ioánnis Pyrgiotíssis6.4 kmPeri6.6 kmZaros6.6 kmMákrai6.7 kmDhrósoi6.8 kmMagarikari7 kmMitrópolis7.2 kmAlithiní7.3 kmKouses7.4 kmPompia7.6 kmLagolío7.7 kmNívritos7.7 kmPsallídha7.8 kmPlatanos7.8 kmChoustoulianá7.8 kmGrigoría8.2 kmVorizia8.3 kmAghioi Deka8.4 kmApomarmá8.4 kmSivas8.7 kmMastrakhianá8.8 kmTzaniana8.8 kmKardhamianá8.8 kmKamilari8.8 kmAgioi Deka8.9 kmTrypita8.9 kmTympaki9.3 kmGergeri9.5 kmKamares9.6 kmRaptis9.6 kmPlóra9.9 kmVourvoulitis10 kmListaros10 kmPigaïdhákia10 kmKlíma11 kmPitsidia11 kmApesokárion11 kmEllinas11 kmAfrathiás11 kmKeratokefáli11 kmNéo Kalamáki11 kmFlathiákai11 kmKalamaki11 kmÁyios Kírillos12 kmAgia Marina12 kmVasiliká Anóyia12 kmPanasós12 kmKokkinos Pyrgos12 kmÁno Moúlia12 kmKato Moulia12 kmGkagkáles13 kmMiamou13 kmAndiskárion13 kmAgia Varvara14 kmVayioniá14 kmXerókambos14 kmKandhíla14 km
Galia from above
Around Galia26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Kamares CaveNature12 kmLake ZarosNature7.8 kmPhaneromeni reservoirNature2.9 kmDigenis lakeNature11 kmGreat Labyrinth CaveNature4.5 kmGergeri reservoirNature11 kmMegalonisi, CreteNature18 kmTrafosNature16 kmMount IdaMountain19 kmMount AgathiasMountain18 kmMount KedrosMountain26 kmKremastoMountain33 kmMount JuktasMountain31 kmJuktas Peak SanctuaryMountain31 kmPhaistosMonument6.2 kmGortynMonument7.5 kmMonastery of VrontesiosMonument7.4 kmHodegetria MonasteryMonument13 kmMuseum of Cretan EthnologyMuseum5.1 kmMesara Archaeological MuseumMuseum6.5 kmMoiresPlace3.0 kmTympakiPlace9.3 kmKrousonasPlace20 kmAgia VarvaraPlace14 kmAnógeiaPlace24 kmGergeriPlace9.5 km
Getting to Galia
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
41 kmChania International AirportCHQ
83 kmSitia AirportJSH
113 kmPlaces near Galia
Places with a climate like Galia
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Galia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Galia.
What is the hottest month in Galia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Galia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Galia?
January is the wettest month with about 135 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Galia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.