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Plóra
Crete, Greece

Plóra

Plóra is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 194 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population194
Local time05:32
35.01° N, 24.93° EElevation 173 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Plóraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month45mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Plóra at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

134 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Plóra

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct24°17°
Sat24 Oct23°15°0.6 mm
Sun25 Oct22°15°
Mon26 Oct17°15°19 mm
Tue27 Oct21°13°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°15°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct19°13°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct19°15°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°0.5 mm

When to go to Plóra

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495171879184717177787555
High15°15°17°20°24°28°31°31°28°24°20°16°
Low9°8°10°12°15°19°22°22°20°17°14°11°
Rain (mm)134905926122111445113137
Wet days1513964211591015
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°24°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Plóra

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

Monuments and museums in Plóra

All monuments

Nature around Plóra

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 Plóra

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Plóra

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 116 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 80 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 118 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 106 km

Towns and villages around Plóra

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

Places near Plóra

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Plóra?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Plóra.
What is the hottest month in Plóra?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Plóra?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Plóra?
January is the wettest month with about 134 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Plóra?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.