Crete, Greece
Males
Males is a locality in Crete, Greece, 573 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 385 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now19°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population385
Local time18:45
35.08° N, 25.59° EElevation 573 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month51mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Males at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:30 · 18:3611 h 06 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:51Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJanuary
118 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby3+
within 14 km
Weather in Males
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 74%
Today22 Oct20°17°
Fri23 Oct19°18°
Sat24 Oct18°15°1.7 mm
Sun25 Oct17°15°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct16°14°19.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°14°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°14°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct17°15°2 mm
Fri30 Oct17°14°
Sat31 Oct15°13°3.5 mm
When to go to Males
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 34 | 34 | 59 | 84 | 90 | 91 | 84 | 82 | 85 | 77 | 68 | 41 |
| High | 12° | 12° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 13° |
| Low | 7° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 118 | 92 | 61 | 30 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 51 | 83 | 115 |
| Wet days | 16 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 15 |
| Sea | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
What's on in Males
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Males
Outdoors around Males
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
TalosClimbing
1.3 kmKastellou CharakiViewpoints
3.4 kmΚαταφύγιοMountain huts · 1,358 m
3.7 kmNature around Males
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Males
Earthquakes around Males
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950156magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record73within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 101 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 132 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 58 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 102 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Towns and villages around Males
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Christos1.2 kmMetaxochóri2.2 kmLakoudia3.6 kmSelakano4 kmSykiá4.4 kmMythoi4.7 kmMinós4.7 kmKarýdi4.8 kmOrnias5.5 kmMournies6.2 kmKalamafka6.5 kmRíza6.5 kmAnatolí6.6 kmKaimenos6.8 kmGdochia7.6 kmKatharón7.7 kmKallithéa7.7 kmGavrilis7.7 kmPsathí8.2 kmNéa Mýrtos8.3 kmMyrtos8.5 kmÁno Sími8.8 kmTheologos8.9 kmKopanes9 kmKamára9.3 kmKroustas9.4 kmPrina9.4 kmVátos9.4 kmKalógeroi9.5 kmAmmoudáres10 kmKritsa10 kmNea Anatoli11 kmÁgios Geórgios Ierápetras11 kmKámpos11 kmStómio11 kmMeseleroi12 kmGra Lygia12 kmMakrylia12 kmKefála12 kmMésa Lasithákion12 kmTapes12 kmPýrgos Kaloú Chorioú13 kmKoudoumalia13 kmMardáti13 kmÁyios Konstandínos13 kmMésa Lasíthion13 kmNikifóridon13 kmAvrakondes13 kmAgios Georgios13 kmKaló Chorió13 kmPotamoi13 kmPlathianós13 kmForti14 kmMargiéli14 kmKaminaki14 kmFlamouriana14 kmRoúsa Límni14 kmVathý14 kmChamiló14 kmAdrianós14 kmMarmakéton14 kmZénia14 kmÁno Amygdáloi14 kmKályvos15 kmMagoulás15 kmFarsáron15 kmMarnellides15 kmAmygdáloi15 kmFiorétzides15 kmIstro15 kmAmmoudára15 kmSchísma Mésa Lakkoníon15 kmÉxo Potámoi15 km
Males from above
Around Males27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bramiana reservoirNature11 kmYpakougis caveNature9.6 kmOmalos lake, Kato SymiNature12 kmDikteon AndronNature16 kmTrapeza, CreteNature16 kmMilona waterfallNature24 kmMyrtos Beach in MyrtosNature8.5 kmKalamaki beach, CreteNature11 kmSpathiMountain9.1 kmThryptiMountain26 kmMount Megali KopranaMountain18 kmMikri KopranaMountain18 kmMount KarfiMountain19 kmPapouraMountain18 kmChurch of Panagia KeraMonument11 kmLatoMonument13 kmPriniatikos PyrgosMonument14 kmRodanthi MuseumMuseum10 kmKrista Historical and Folklore MuseumMuseum10 kmCrete semi submarineFerry port17 kmSpinalonga TicketsFerry port24 kmAgios NikolaosPlace17 kmIerapetraPlace16 kmNeapoliPlace20 kmKritsaPlace10 kmAgios GeorgiosPlace13 kmEloundaPlace24 km
Getting to Males
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
47 kmSitia AirportJSH
49 kmChania International AirportCHQ
140 kmCrete semi submarineSitia
17 kmSpinalonga TicketsFerry port
24 kmPlaces near Males
Places with a climate like Males
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Males?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Males.
What is the hottest month in Males?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Males?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Males?
January is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Males?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.