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Heraklion Regional Unit
Heraklion Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Roukánion

Roukánion is a locality in Crete, Greece, 411 m above sea level. It has a population of about 137 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population137
Local time07:38
35.17° N, 25.09° EElevation 411 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Roukánionweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 14°
Rain this month56mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Roukánion at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

127 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Roukánion

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°11°8.1 mm
Tue27 Oct19°11°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct18°10°5.1 mm
Thu29 Oct17°9°7.3 mm
Fri30 Oct18°12°8.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°11°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov18°12°8.5 mm
Mon2 Nov15°11°9.4 mm
Tue3 Nov15°11°12.8 mm

When to go to Roukánion

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404370868975717174777345
High13°14°16°20°25°30°31°31°28°24°19°15°
Low6°6°7°9°13°17°20°20°18°14°11°8°
Rain (mm)127966832164221856105126
Wet days16149642115101115

What's on in Roukánion

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

Monuments and museums in Roukánion

All monuments

Nature around Roukánion

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 Roukánion

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Roukánion

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 123 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 103 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 102 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Roukánion

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

Places near Roukánion

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Roukánion?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Roukánion.
What is the hottest month in Roukánion?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Roukánion?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Roukánion?
January is the wettest month with about 127 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.