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Moúntros
Crete, Greece

Moúntros

Moúntros is a locality in Crete, Greece, 287 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 64 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population64
Local time19:37
35.28° N, 24.37° EElevation 287 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Moúntrosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low25° / 15°
Rain this month66mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Moúntros at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

148 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 16 km

Weather in Moúntros

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°12°
Fri23 Oct23°12°2.7 mm
Sat24 Oct23°10°1.7 mm
Sun25 Oct22°10°
Mon26 Oct18°10°15.8 mm
Tue27 Oct20°10°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct21°11°7.9 mm
Thu29 Oct20°10°1 mm
Fri30 Oct20°10°
Sat31 Oct19°9°7.3 mm

When to go to Moúntros

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score394573878994886673807345
High13°14°17°21°26°26°28°32°29°25°19°15°
Low6°6°8°10°14°19°21°21°18°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1481208238183221766126151
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Moúntros

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

Monuments and museums in Moúntros

All monuments

Nature around Moúntros

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 Moúntros

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Moúntros

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 104 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 89 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 78 km
6.2Lentas 60 km ↓2013 · 114 km

Towns and villages around Moúntros

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

Places near Moúntros

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Moúntros?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Moúntros.
What is the hottest month in Moúntros?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Moúntros?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Moúntros?
January is the wettest month with about 148 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Moúntros?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.