Crete, Greece
Pithari
Pithari is a village in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,850 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now24°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population1,850
Local time18:39
35.52° N, 24.09° EElevation 151 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month67mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pithari at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:36 · 18:4111 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:57Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
142 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Pithari
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 84%
Today22 Oct27°17°
Fri23 Oct25°16°
Sat24 Oct23°15°
Sun25 Oct23°15°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct21°13°18.6 mm
Tue27 Oct22°14°
Wed28 Oct22°14°18 mm
Thu29 Oct22°15°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°14°
Sat31 Oct21°13°2.5 mm
When to go to Pithari
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 45 | 49 | 72 | 85 | 90 | 96 | 97 | 71 | 75 | 78 | 72 | 52 |
| High | 14° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 25° | 23° | 25° | 31° | 28° | 24° | 20° | 16° |
| Low | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 142 | 121 | 78 | 34 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 67 | 113 | 137 |
| Wet days | 16 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 16 |
| Sea | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
What's on in Pithari
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Pithari
6 km
Dimotiki Agora ChanionBuilt 1911
6.2 km
Küçük Hasan Pasha MosqueBuilt 1645
UNESCO6.1 km
Kydonia
4.4 km
Church of St Mary MagdaleneBuilt 1901
6.6 km
Agia Triada MonasteryBuilt 1601
7.8 km
Izzeddin FortressBuilt 1872
Museum4.5 km
Archaeological Museum of ChaniaBuilt 1899
Museum6.4 km
Nautical Museum of CreteBuilt 1973Outdoors around Pithari
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
kalives seasideViewpoints
1.2 kmEnd of Therisso GorgeViewpoints
1.4 kmGolfmaniaGolf courses
1.5 kmCamping HaniaCamp sites
1.6 kmGolden BeachSurf spots
2.1 kmLithea CragClimbing
2.3 kmFundiveDive site
17 kmNature around Pithari
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pithari
Earthquakes around Pithari
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195095magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record90within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 118 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 76 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 118 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 65 km
Towns and villages around Pithari
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Korakiés0.8 kmArgoulidés1.2 kmKantéris1.6 kmPlakoúres2 kmAróni2.1 kmKounoupidiana2.2 kmKampáni2.6 kmProfítis Ilías3.1 kmSkiádhi3.3 kmPýrgos3.3 kmLindarianá3.3 kmÁgios Matthaíos3.3 kmKathianá3.3 kmSódi3.3 kmAnemómyloi3.4 kmSouda3.5 kmÁgios Onoúfrios3.8 kmKoumpéli3.8 kmKalathas3.8 kmPazinós4 kmGalangádhos4.2 kmPlatáni4.8 kmChorafakia5 kmTsikalaria5 kmChorafákia5.1 kmKoumbés5.2 kmMetochia5.2 kmChania5.2 kmStérnes5.4 kmAerodromio5.6 kmTersanas5.8 kmKatsifarianá6 kmNerokouros6.2 kmTsompaná6.2 kmMalaxa6.3 kmZachariás6.5 kmKalorrouma6.5 kmPakhianá6.6 kmKharakiás6.6 kmKasimáti6.6 kmKoumariés6.6 kmKafés6.7 kmMouzouras6.7 kmSinoikismós Plakálona7 kmMegála Choráfia7.1 kmBeretianá7.1 kmAptera7.2 kmMetóchi7.6 kmMournies7.7 kmKontopoula7.9 kmChordaki8 kmPlátanos8 kmParigoría8.1 kmGalíni8.1 kmSinoikismós Tsoungarianá8.1 kmSinoikismós Boulitsianá8.1 kmSinoikismós Arvelianá8.1 kmRouma8.1 kmMarathi8.2 kmStavros8.3 kmAkropolis8.6 kmFarángi8.7 kmRizóskloko8.7 kmGalariá8.7 kmKatochori8.8 kmKáto Darátsos8.8 kmSinoikismós Keratés8.8 kmVantés9 kmMakrýs Toíchos9 kmMakrys Tichos9.1 kmPerivólia9.1 kmPapadolianá9.3 kmVamvakopoulo9.4 kmÁgios Geórgios9.4 kmPýrgos9.5 kmSFakianalíon9.5 kmAletrouvári9.8 kmSkordilianá9.8 kmAchládes9.9 kmStylos9.9 km
Pithari from above
Around Pithari35 places to see, do and reach nearby
Arkoudiotissa CaveNature9.6 kmCave of KoumarospiliosNature8.2 kmLera Cave sanctuaryNature8.3 kmAgia lakeNature14 kmGourgouthakasNature21 kmAlmyrósNature23 kmSouda (island)Nature6.7 kmLazarettaNature7.9 kmPachnesMountain25 kmMalotiraMountain20 kmLangadaMountain24 kmKako KastelliMountain23 kmKryoneritisMountain39 kmAnginaresMountain16 kmFundiveDive site17 kmDimotiki Agora ChanionMonument6.0 kmKüçük Hasan Pasha MosqueMonument6.2 kmKydoniaMonument6.1 kmChurch of St Mary MagdaleneMonument4.4 kmAgia Triada MonasteryMonument6.6 kmIzzeddin FortressMonument7.8 kmChania LighthouseMonument6.3 kmApteraMonument7.8 kmArchaeological Museum of ChaniaMuseum4.5 kmNautical Museum of CreteMuseum6.4 kmEleftherios Venizelos Museum of ChalepaMuseum4.3 kmWar Museum of ChaniaMuseum5.6 kmMuseum of TypographyMuseum4.5 kmPithari · ferry portFerry port3.2 kmChaniaPlace5.2 kmNea KydoniaPlace15 kmSoudaPlace3.5 kmAgia MarinaPlace14 kmKalyvesPlace11 kmGeorgioupolisPlace23 km
Getting to Pithari
Chania International AirportCHQ
6 kmHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
101 kmSantorini International AirportJTR
159 kmΣούδαΑναχώρηση Μινωικών Γραμμών Κρήτης
3.2 kmPlaces near Pithari
Places with a climate like Pithari
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pithari?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pithari.
What is the hottest month in Pithari?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Pithari?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pithari?
January is the wettest month with about 142 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pithari?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.