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Chania Regional Unit
Chania Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Katochori

Katochori is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 117 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population117
Local time13:15
35.44° N, 24.07° EElevation 238 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Katochoriweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month79mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Katochori at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

161 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Katochori

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Showers · wind 8 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct22°14°6.1 mm
Sat31 Oct22°12°2.3 mm
Sun1 Nov21°13°3.3 mm
Mon2 Nov21°14°5.6 mm
Tue3 Nov22°15°2.8 mm
Wed4 Nov22°14°1.1 mm
Thu5 Nov18°13°4.6 mm
Fri6 Nov17°12°14.1 mm
Sat7 Nov18°11°

When to go to Katochori

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394570879197977077807246
High13°14°16°20°25°23°26°31°28°24°19°15°
Low7°7°9°11°15°19°22°22°19°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)1611409040184232279132156
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Katochori

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

Monuments and museums in Katochori

All monuments

Nature around Katochori

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 Katochori

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katochori

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 124 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 74 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 110 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 58 km

Towns and villages around Katochori

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

Places near Katochori

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katochori?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katochori.
What is the hottest month in Katochori?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Katochori?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katochori?
January is the wettest month with about 161 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Katochori?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.