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Pikris
Crete, Greece

Pikris

Pikris is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 47 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population47
Local time11:34
35.34° N, 24.63° EElevation 167 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Pikrisweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month74mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Pikris at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

164 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 12 km

Weather in Pikris

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct20°16°5.8 mm
Sun25 Oct21°13°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct17°12°12.6 mm
Tue27 Oct18°12°14.2 mm
Wed28 Oct16°10°19.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°11°
Fri30 Oct20°11°
Sat31 Oct18°12°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov19°14°22.9 mm
Mon2 Nov18°13°8.3 mm

When to go to Pikris

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444975879190847376787550
High14°15°17°21°25°26°28°31°28°24°20°15°
Low7°7°9°11°15°19°21°21°19°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)1641289041214221974136168
Wet days1513964211591015
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Pikris

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

Monuments and museums in Pikris

All monuments

Nature around Pikris

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 Pikris

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pikris

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 126 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 100 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 146 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 103 km

Towns and villages around Pikris

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

Places near Pikris

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pikris?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pikris.
What is the hottest month in Pikris?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Pikris?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pikris?
January is the wettest month with about 164 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pikris?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.