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Lithines
Crete, Greece

Lithines

Lithines is a locality in Crete, Greece, 283 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 259 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population259
Local time22:35
35.07° N, 26.05° EElevation 283 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Lithinesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low21° / 19°
Rain this month49mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Lithines at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

129 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Lithines

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct21°17°
Fri23 Oct21°17°
Sat24 Oct21°16°
Sun25 Oct19°16°
Mon26 Oct18°16°16.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°16°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct19°16°1 mm
Thu29 Oct18°16°1 mm
Fri30 Oct18°15°
Sat31 Oct18°14°0.5 mm

When to go to Lithines

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434056718895989689787452
High14°13°14°16°19°23°25°26°24°21°18°15°
Low12°11°12°14°17°21°23°24°22°19°16°13°
Rain (mm)12994572912211154984119
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°20°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Lithines

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

Monuments and museums in Lithines

All monuments

Nature around Lithines

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 Lithines

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Lithines

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 104 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 19 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 114 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 92 km

Towns and villages around Lithines

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

Places near Lithines

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lithines?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lithines.
What is the hottest month in Lithines?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Lithines?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lithines?
January is the wettest month with about 129 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lithines?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.