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Myrtos

Myrtos is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 360 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population360
Local time13:06
35.00° N, 25.58° EElevation 13 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Myrtosweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 19°
Rain this month40mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Myrtos at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

98 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 14 km

Weather in Myrtos

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct22°21°
Sat24 Oct20°19°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct20°19°1 mm
Mon26 Oct19°17°10.4 mm
Tue27 Oct19°17°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°18°39.1 mm
Thu29 Oct19°16°13.3 mm
Fri30 Oct19°18°3 mm
Sat31 Oct18°17°0.5 mm

When to go to Myrtos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535373869086767476777461
High15°15°17°19°23°27°30°30°28°24°20°17°
Low11°11°12°14°17°21°24°24°22°19°16°12°
Rain (mm)9876482412311144071100
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Myrtos

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

Monuments and museums in Myrtos

All monuments

More museums: Museum of Mirthos

Outdoors around Myrtos

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Kastellou CharakiViewpoints
3.4 km

Nature around Myrtos

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 Myrtos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Myrtos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 92 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 128 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 60 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 94 km

Tsunamis · Myrtos

Tsunami archive

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 2

Ancient sites in Greece

Towns and villages around Myrtos

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

Myrtos from above

Getting to Myrtos

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
52 km
Sitia AirportJSH
53 km
Chania International AirportCHQ
143 km
Crete semi submarineSitia
24 km

Places near Myrtos

Places with a climate like Myrtos

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Myrtos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Myrtos.
What is the hottest month in Myrtos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Myrtos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Myrtos?
January is the wettest month with about 98 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Myrtos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.