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Heraklion Regional Unit
Heraklion Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Martha

Martha is a locality in Crete, Greece, 384 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 132 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population132
Local time02:51
35.08° N, 25.36° EElevation 384 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Marthaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month61mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Martha at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

144 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Martha

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct22°14°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct21°14°
Mon26 Oct18°13°12.1 mm
Tue27 Oct20°12°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°12°2 mm
Thu29 Oct17°11°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°10°
Sat31 Oct19°11°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov19°13°3.4 mm

When to go to Martha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404269869078717075777446
High13°13°16°20°25°29°31°31°28°24°19°14°
Low6°6°7°10°13°17°20°20°18°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1441137434184222161114147
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Martha

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

Monuments and museums in Martha

All monuments

Nature around Martha

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 Martha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Martha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 104 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 114 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 79 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Martha

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

Places near Martha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Martha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Martha.
What is the hottest month in Martha?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Martha?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Martha?
January is the wettest month with about 144 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Martha?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.