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Krótos
Crete, Greece

Krótos

Krótos is a locality in Crete, Greece, 418 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 69 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population69
Local time05:13
34.96° N, 24.96° EElevation 418 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Krótosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month49mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Krótos at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

153 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Krótos

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Partly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct21°15°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct17°13°8.3 mm
Tue27 Oct19°12°1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°12°4.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°11°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°13°1 mm
Sat31 Oct18°12°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov18°14°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov18°14°6.4 mm

When to go to Krótos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394466889289807787857746
High13°12°15°18°22°27°30°30°26°22°18°14°
Low7°7°8°10°14°18°21°21°19°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)1531006428133111649130160
Wet days141175421136913
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°24°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Krótos

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

Monuments and museums in Krótos

All monuments

Nature around Krótos

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 Krótos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Krótos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 111 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 78 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 117 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 100 km

Towns and villages around Krótos

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

Places near Krótos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Krótos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Krótos.
What is the hottest month in Krótos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Krótos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Krótos?
January is the wettest month with about 153 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Krótos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.