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Galifa
Crete, Greece

Galifa

Galifa is a locality in Crete, Greece, 297 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 200 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population200
Local time08:35
35.26° N, 25.28° EElevation 297 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Galifaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month60mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Galifa at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in July

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

126 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Galifa

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct22°16°
Sat24 Oct21°14°
Sun25 Oct22°13°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°7.5 mm
Tue27 Oct19°12°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct17°15°35.7 mm
Thu29 Oct18°12°45.4 mm
Fri30 Oct17°14°27.2 mm
Sat31 Oct17°14°6.9 mm

When to go to Galifa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444673869079767676777351
High14°14°17°21°25°29°30°30°28°24°19°16°
Low7°7°8°10°14°18°21°21°18°15°12°9°
Rain (mm)126100713318422196099126
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Galifa

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

Monuments and museums in Galifa

All monuments

Nature around Galifa

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 Galifa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Galifa

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 126 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 122 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 85 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 123 km

Towns and villages around Galifa

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

Places near Galifa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Galifa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Galifa.
What is the hottest month in Galifa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Galifa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Galifa?
January is the wettest month with about 126 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Galifa?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.