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Prina
Crete, Greece

Prina

Prina is a locality in Crete, Greece, 351 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 59 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population59
Local time19:46
35.09° N, 25.69° EElevation 351 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Prinaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low22° / 17°
Rain this month51mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Prina at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

120 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 19 km

Weather in Prina

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°16°
Fri23 Oct22°16°
Sat24 Oct22°14°
Sun25 Oct21°15°
Mon26 Oct19°15°14.6 mm
Tue27 Oct20°15°
Wed28 Oct22°15°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°16°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°15°
Sat31 Oct19°13°0.5 mm

When to go to Prina

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score403961828892868587787448
High13°13°15°18°22°26°28°28°26°22°18°14°
Low9°8°9°12°15°19°22°22°20°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)12093613117422205182115
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Prina

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

Monuments and museums in Prina

All monuments

Nature around Prina

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 Prina

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Prina

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 102 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 141 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 49 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Prina

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

Places near Prina

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Prina?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Prina.
What is the hottest month in Prina?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Prina?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Prina?
January is the wettest month with about 120 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Prina?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.