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Crete, Greece

Maronia

Maronia is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 124 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population124
Local time02:01
35.14° N, 26.08° EElevation 132 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Maroniaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low21° / 19°
Rain this month45mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Maronia 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

118 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Maronia

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Showers · wind 7 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct20°18°2.7 mm
Mon26 Oct19°17°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°17°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°16°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct19°16°8.4 mm
Fri30 Oct18°19°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct18°17°3 mm
Sun1 Nov19°18°3 mm
Mon2 Nov20°17°

When to go to Maronia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454257738895989689787553
High14°13°14°16°19°23°25°26°24°21°18°15°
Low12°11°12°14°17°21°24°24°22°19°16°13°
Rain (mm)11888532711211154575107
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°24°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Maronia

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

Monuments and museums in Maronia

All monuments

Nature around Maronia

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 Maronia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Maronia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 112 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 12 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 122 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 85 km

Towns and villages around Maronia

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

Places near Maronia

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Maronia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maronia.
What is the hottest month in Maronia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Maronia?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maronia?
January is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Maronia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.