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Chania Regional Unit
Chania Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Makronas

Makronas is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population10
Local time15:33
35.45° N, 23.70° EElevation 92 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Makronasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month57mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Makronas at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

148 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 22 km

Weather in Makronas

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct23°13°1.6 mm
Wed28 Oct21°10°7.8 mm
Thu29 Oct21°11°10.4 mm
Fri30 Oct22°13°1.6 mm
Sat31 Oct21°12°8.6 mm
Sun1 Nov21°12°6.7 mm
Mon2 Nov20°12°5.6 mm
Tue3 Nov17°10°5.1 mm
Wed4 Nov19°11°2.1 mm
Thu5 Nov18°9°6.4 mm

When to go to Makronas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475273869197917174777254
High14°15°17°21°25°25°27°31°28°24°20°16°
Low9°8°10°12°16°19°22°22°20°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)1481167333122121557120146
Wet days161310641115101216
Sea16°15°16°16°19°22°25°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Makronas

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

Monuments and museums in Makronas

All monuments

Nature around Makronas

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 Makronas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Makronas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 105 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 41 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 123 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 36 km

Towns and villages around Makronas

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

Places near Makronas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Makronas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makronas.
What is the hottest month in Makronas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Makronas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makronas?
January is the wettest month with about 148 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Makronas?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.