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Heraklion Regional Unit
Heraklion Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Sarakinós

Sarakinós is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 7 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeMar–May
Population7
Local time22:14
34.99° N, 25.31° EElevation 86 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Sarakinósweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month39mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMar–May

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

Sarakinós at a glance

Best time to visitMar–May

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in July

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

106 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 34 km

Weather in Sarakinós

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct21°16°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct22°14°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct21°13°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct22°12°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct22°16°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct21°16°
Sun1 Nov22°16°
Mon2 Nov19°16°
Tue3 Nov20°15°
Wed4 Nov22°13°0.5 mm

When to go to Sarakinós

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score546081888672636270807761
High16°16°18°21°26°31°34°33°30°26°21°17°
Low9°9°10°12°15°20°23°23°20°17°14°11°
Rain (mm)10678492211311133984111
Wet days1412854201481014
Sea17°16°16°17°19°23°25°26°25°24°21°19°

What's on in Sarakinós

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

Monuments and museums in Sarakinós

All monuments

Nature around Sarakinós

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 Sarakinós

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sarakinós

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 97 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 105 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 85 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 93 km

Towns and villages around Sarakinós

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

Places near Sarakinós

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sarakinós?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sarakinós.
What is the hottest month in Sarakinós?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Sarakinós?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sarakinós?
January is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sarakinós?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.