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Chania Regional Unit
Chania Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Marathokefála

Marathokefála is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 56 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population56
Local time01:52
35.52° N, 23.77° EElevation 118 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Marathokefálaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month61mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Marathokefála at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

154 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Marathokefála

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 17 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct22°12°8.4 mm
Tue27 Oct21°13°7.1 mm
Wed28 Oct20°10°9.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°10°19.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°12°6.3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°11°5.8 mm
Sun1 Nov19°12°26.1 mm
Mon2 Nov18°12°12.4 mm
Tue3 Nov19°12°9 mm

When to go to Marathokefála

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444871859096967276787352
High14°14°17°20°25°23°26°31°28°24°20°16°
Low8°8°10°12°15°19°22°22°20°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)1541227734142121661123149
Wet days16141064211591216
Sea16°15°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Marathokefála

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

Monuments and museums in Marathokefála

All monuments

Nature around Marathokefála

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 Marathokefála

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Marathokefála

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 101 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 47 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 128 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 46 km

Towns and villages around Marathokefála

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

Places near Marathokefála

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marathokefála?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marathokefála.
What is the hottest month in Marathokefála?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Marathokefála?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marathokefála?
January is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Marathokefála?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.