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Machairoí
Crete, Greece

Machairoí

Machairoí is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 66 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population66
Local time00:15
35.41° N, 24.13° EElevation 109 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Machairoíweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month76mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Machairoí at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

152 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 15 km

Weather in Machairoí

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct24°16°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct22°15°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct23°16°5.5 mm
Wed28 Oct23°12°5 mm
Thu29 Oct23°14°19 mm
Fri30 Oct23°16°3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°14°1 mm
Sun1 Nov20°14°2 mm
Mon2 Nov20°14°3.4 mm

When to go to Machairoí

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434974878897936674807350
High14°15°17°21°26°24°26°32°29°24°19°15°
Low8°8°9°12°16°20°22°22°20°16°13°9°
Rain (mm)1521328639183222176126150
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Machairoí

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

Monuments and museums in Machairoí

All monuments

Nature around Machairoí

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 Machairoí

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Machairoí

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 130 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 80 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 106 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Machairoí

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

Places near Machairoí

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Machairoí?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machairoí.
What is the hottest month in Machairoí?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Machairoí?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machairoí?
January is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Machairoí?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.