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Lasithi Regional Unit
Lasithi Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Kefála

Kefála is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 279 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population279
Local time20:10
35.05° N, 25.72° EElevation 205 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Kefálaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low22° / 18°
Rain this month46mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Kefála at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

112 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 25 km

Weather in Kefála

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°18°
Fri23 Oct23°18°
Sat24 Oct22°16°
Sun25 Oct22°17°
Mon26 Oct20°17°14.6 mm
Tue27 Oct21°17°
Wed28 Oct22°16°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°17°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°16°
Sat31 Oct20°14°0.5 mm

When to go to Kefála

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474463818894878586787553
High14°14°15°18°21°25°28°28°26°22°19°15°
Low10°10°11°13°16°20°23°23°21°18°15°12°
Rain (mm)11286552814311174677109
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Kefála

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

Monuments and museums in Kefála

All monuments

Nature around Kefála

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 Kefála

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kefála

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 96 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 140 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 47 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 101 km

Towns and villages around Kefála

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

Places near Kefála

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kefála?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kefála.
What is the hottest month in Kefála?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Kefála?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kefála?
January is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kefála?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.