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Lasithi Regional Unit
Lasithi Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Mélisses

Mélisses is a locality in Crete, Greece, 439 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1
Local time03:10
35.12° N, 25.88° EElevation 439 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Mélissesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low20° / 17°
Rain this month52mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Mélisses at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

130 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 18 km

Weather in Mélisses

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°14°2.9 mm
Mon26 Oct17°14°8.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°12°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°13°3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°11°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°13°2 mm
Sat31 Oct17°13°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov16°13°2 mm
Mon2 Nov17°13°4.5 mm

When to go to Mélisses

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333050708895979689786740
High12°11°13°15°19°23°25°26°23°20°16°13°
Low9°8°9°12°15°19°22°22°20°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)13098623215311175285122
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°20°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Mélisses

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

Monuments and museums in Mélisses

All monuments

Nature around Mélisses

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 Mélisses

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mélisses

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 105 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 31 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 113 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 86 km

Towns and villages around Mélisses

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

Places near Mélisses

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mélisses?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mélisses.
What is the hottest month in Mélisses?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Mélisses?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mélisses?
January is the wettest month with about 130 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mélisses?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.