Crete, Greece
Kalyves
Kalyves is a village in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,304 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now21°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population1,304
Local time11:53
35.45° N, 24.18° EElevation 6 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 17°
Rain this month67mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kalyves at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:39 · 17:3710 h 59 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 16:54Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
135 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Kalyves
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 72%
Today25 Oct24°17°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct23°16°7.3 mm
Tue27 Oct24°17°1.6 mm
Wed28 Oct24°13°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct24°15°11.1 mm
Fri30 Oct24°17°9.4 mm
Sat31 Oct23°16°1 mm
Sun1 Nov20°14°2.7 mm
Mon2 Nov22°15°5.7 mm
Tue3 Nov20°15°14.7 mm
When to go to Kalyves
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 | 49 | 55 | 78 | 87 | 88 | 97 | 92 | 66 | 73 | 80 | 73 | 56 |
| High | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 26° | 24° | 27° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 20° | 16° |
| Low | 9° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 17° | 14° | 11° |
| Rain (mm) | 135 | 117 | 75 | 34 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 67 | 111 | 133 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 |
| Sea | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
What's on in Kalyves
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kalyves
14 km
Church of St Mary MagdaleneBuilt 1901
13 km
Agia Triada MonasteryBuilt 1601
3.1 km
Izzeddin FortressBuilt 1872
3.3 km
Aptera
11 km
Church of Agios Nikolaos, MazaBuilt 1324
12 km
Church of Panagias , Alikambo ApokoronouBuilt 1316
Museum15 km
Archaeological Museum of ChaniaBuilt 1899
Museum14 km
Eleftherios Venizelos Museum of ChalepaOutdoors around Kalyves
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
kalives seasideViewpoints
1.2 kmБухта осьминоговCamp sites
2.1 kmLithea CragClimbing
2.3 kmKalathas. BClimbing
2.3 kmVolikasMountain huts · 1,330 m
7.3 kmDive site
9.8 kmNature around Kalyves
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kalyves
Earthquakes around Kalyves
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950104magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record83within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 129 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 84 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 110 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 67 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Towns and villages around Kalyves
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tsivarás1.7 kmÁyios Andhréas1.9 kmAlmyrida2.4 kmÁyios Vasílios2.6 kmAspro2.7 kmDhoulianá2.8 kmArmenoi2.8 kmKoprána3 kmPláka3.2 kmMetóchi3.7 kmAptera4 kmKambia4.1 kmGavalokhórion4.1 kmSinoikismós Plakálona4.2 kmAgios Pavlos4.3 kmNeo Chorio4.4 kmMegála Choráfia4.4 kmKokkino Chorio4.7 kmMamounianá4.9 kmStylos5 kmBeretianá5 kmKaina5.1 kmTsikolianá5.1 kmZachariás5.3 kmProvarma5.3 kmVamos5.4 kmDrapanos5.4 kmFarángi5.4 kmKafés5.6 kmMachairoí5.6 kmÁgioi Pántes6 kmBabilís6.1 kmMarathi6.2 kmXirostérnion6.3 kmNerochóri6.4 kmPalailónion6.6 kmLitsárdha6.7 kmPlatáni6.8 kmSamonas6.9 kmMetóchi Getemí6.9 kmPaïdochóri7 kmStérnes7.2 kmChiliomoudou7.4 kmPemonia7.4 kmPáno Kefalás7.5 kmKefalas7.9 kmNipos8 kmPetroulídes8 kmSouri8.1 kmFres8.1 kmStiftianá8.2 kmGalangádhos8.3 kmKyriakosellia8.4 kmKousarianá8.5 kmRamní8.5 kmSellía8.5 kmAerodromio8.6 kmVrýses8.6 kmKoúkkos8.7 kmKalamitsi Alexandrou8.7 kmKalamítsi Amygdáli8.7 kmMelidoni8.7 kmAnemómyloi8.7 kmPazinós9 kmTzitzifes9.2 kmLikotinarea9.3 kmMalaxa9.3 kmAróni9.3 kmAngarathomourí9.9 kmVafes9.9 kmKatochori10 kmMouzouras10 kmSouda10 kmKatoúna10 kmKarés Apokorrónou10 kmKampoi10 kmVamianá10 kmTsakistra10 kmFílippos10 kmGéro Prínos10 km
Kalyves from above
Around Kalyves36 places to see, do and reach nearby
KournasNature16 kmAgia lakeNature22 kmArkoudiotissa CaveNature16 kmGourgouthakasNature16 kmAlmyrósNature12 kmSternesNature20 kmSouda (island)Nature4.8 kmKargaNature1.8 kmPachnesMountain22 kmMalotiraMountain18 kmLangadaMountain17 kmKako KastelliMountain15 kmKryoneritisMountain28 kmAnginaresMountain16 kmDive siteDive site9.8 kmChurch of St Mary MagdaleneMonument14 kmAgia Triada MonasteryMonument13 kmIzzeddin FortressMonument3.1 kmApteraMonument3.3 kmChurch of Agios Nikolaos, MazaMonument11 kmChurch of Panagias , Alikambo ApokoronouMonument12 kmVafesMonument9.9 kmTheatre of ApteraMonument3.3 kmArchaeological Museum of ChaniaMuseum15 kmEleftherios Venizelos Museum of ChalepaMuseum14 kmMuseum of TypographyMuseum10 kmSchool Life MuseumMuseum12 kmFolklore Museum of GavalochoriMuseum4.3 kmKalyves · ferry portFerry port10 kmKalyves · ferry portFerry port28 kmChaniaPlace15 kmNea KydoniaPlace24 kmSoudaPlace10 kmAgia MarinaPlace24 kmGeorgioupolisPlace12 kmVamosPlace5.4 km
Getting to Kalyves
Chania International AirportCHQ
9.2 kmHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
92 kmSantorini International AirportJTR
158 kmΣούδαΑναχώρηση Μινωικών Γραμμών Κρήτης
10 kmΣφακιάΑγία Ρουμέλη · Λουτρό
28 kmPlaces near Kalyves
Places with a climate like Kalyves
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kalyves?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kalyves.
What is the hottest month in Kalyves?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Kalyves?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kalyves?
January is the wettest month with about 135 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kalyves?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.