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Heraklion Regional Unit
Heraklion Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Kissoi

Kissoi is a locality in Crete, Greece, 266 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 34 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population34
Local time02:27
35.10° N, 24.83° EElevation 266 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Kissoiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month52mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Kissoi at a glance

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

150 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Kissoi

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct22°15°
Wed28 Oct20°12°9.9 mm
Thu29 Oct21°12°
Fri30 Oct22°15°
Sat31 Oct21°14°
Sun1 Nov21°14°
Mon2 Nov20°14°
Tue3 Nov20°12°
Wed4 Nov19°13°1 mm

When to go to Kissoi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444769879188797781787550
High14°14°16°19°23°27°30°30°27°24°19°15°
Low8°8°9°11°14°18°21°22°19°16°13°10°
Rain (mm)1501046932153211552122150
Wet days1513964211591015
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Kissoi

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

Monuments and museums in Kissoi

All monuments

Nature around Kissoi

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 Kissoi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kissoi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 130 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 83 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 126 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Kissoi

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

Places near Kissoi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kissoi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kissoi.
What is the hottest month in Kissoi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Kissoi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kissoi?
January is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kissoi?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.