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Lasithi Regional Unit
Lasithi Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Lápithos

Lápithos is a locality in Crete, Greece, 316 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 25. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population25
Local time01:15
35.09° N, 25.94° EElevation 316 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Lápithosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low21° / 18°
Rain this month53mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Lápithos at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

137 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 20 km

Weather in Lápithos

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°17°
Sat24 Oct20°15°
Sun25 Oct19°14°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct18°14°15.3 mm
Tue27 Oct18°12°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct18°14°5.3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°13°8.9 mm
Fri30 Oct17°14°12.3 mm
Sat31 Oct17°14°1.5 mm

When to go to Lápithos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score413855718895979589787249
High13°12°14°16°19°23°25°26°24°21°18°15°
Low11°10°11°13°16°20°23°23°21°18°15°12°
Rain (mm)137101623214311175389128
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°20°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Lápithos

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

Monuments and museums in Lápithos

All monuments

Nature around Lápithos

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 Lápithos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Lápithos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 103 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 26 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 112 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 89 km

Towns and villages around Lápithos

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

Places near Lápithos

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lápithos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lápithos.
What is the hottest month in Lápithos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Lápithos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lápithos?
January is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lápithos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.