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Rodopós
Crete, Greece

Rodopós

Rodopós is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 322 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population322
Local time06:55
35.56° N, 23.75° EElevation 247 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Rodopósweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low23° / 17°
Rain this month63mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Rodopós at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

163 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Rodopós

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Showers · wind 13 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct21°12°8.4 mm
Tue27 Oct20°12°7.1 mm
Wed28 Oct19°9°9.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°10°19.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°12°6.3 mm
Sat31 Oct21°10°5.8 mm
Sun1 Nov18°11°26.1 mm
Mon2 Nov18°12°12.4 mm
Tue3 Nov18°12°9 mm

When to go to Rodopós

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404366859096987881787347
High13°14°16°19°23°22°25°30°27°23°19°15°
Low8°8°10°12°15°19°21°22°20°17°13°10°
Rain (mm)1631268036142121663132158
Wet days16141064211591216
Sea16°15°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Rodopós

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

Monuments and museums in Rodopós

All monuments

Nature around Rodopós

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 Rodopós

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rodopós

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 97 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 46 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 132 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 49 km

Towns and villages around Rodopós

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

Places near Rodopós

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rodopós?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rodopós.
What is the hottest month in Rodopós?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Rodopós?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rodopós?
January is the wettest month with about 163 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Rodopós?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.