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Chania Regional Unit
Chania Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Samonas

Samonas is a locality in Crete, Greece, 394 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 30 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population30
Local time01:46
35.42° N, 24.11° EElevation 394 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Samonasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low23° / 16°
Rain this month78mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Samonas 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

157 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 13 km

Weather in Samonas

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct24°16°
Sat24 Oct23°14°
Sun25 Oct22°14°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct20°14°16.5 mm
Tue27 Oct21°13°27.6 mm
Wed28 Oct20°14°44.9 mm
Thu29 Oct19°13°41.1 mm
Fri30 Oct19°13°27.3 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°7.3 mm

When to go to Samonas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score374165879197977683807243
High13°13°15°19°23°24°26°30°27°23°18°14°
Low8°7°9°11°15°19°22°22°19°16°12°9°
Rain (mm)1571378840183232178131154
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Samonas

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

Monuments and museums in Samonas

All monuments

Nature around Samonas

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 Samonas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samonas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 128 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 78 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 107 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 61 km

Towns and villages around Samonas

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

Places near Samonas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samonas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samonas.
What is the hottest month in Samonas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Samonas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samonas?
January is the wettest month with about 157 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Samonas?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.