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Schinokapsala

Schinokapsala is a locality in Crete, Greece, 396 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 80 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population80
Local time19:00
35.05° N, 25.88° EElevation 396 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Schinokapsalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low21° / 18°
Rain this month51mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Schinokapsala at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month9°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

131 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby5+

within 14 km

Weather in Schinokapsala

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct20°16°
Fri23 Oct21°16°
Sat24 Oct20°14°
Sun25 Oct19°15°
Mon26 Oct18°15°16.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°15°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct19°15°1 mm
Thu29 Oct17°15°1 mm
Fri30 Oct17°14°
Sat31 Oct18°12°0.5 mm

When to go to Schinokapsala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score383653708895979589787045
High13°12°13°15°19°23°25°26°24°21°17°14°
Low10°9°11°13°16°20°22°23°21°18°15°12°
Rain (mm)13197593014311175187124
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°20°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Schinokapsala

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

Monuments and museums in Schinokapsala

All monuments

Outdoors around Schinokapsala

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Camping KoutsouCamp sites
1.1 km
Bigla GrasViewpoints
1.3 km
TalosClimbing
1.3 km
Mastoras WaterfallViewpoints
2.9 km

Nature around Schinokapsala

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 Schinokapsala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Schinokapsala

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 98 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 33 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 106 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 93 km

Towns and villages around Schinokapsala

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

Schinokapsala from above

Getting to Schinokapsala

Sitia AirportJSH
27 km
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
71 km
Karpathos AirportAOK
122 km
Crete semi submarineSitia
21 km
SitiaCrete semi submarine · Heraklion · Ανάφη
27 km

Places near Schinokapsala

Places with a climate like Schinokapsala

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Schinokapsala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Schinokapsala.
What is the hottest month in Schinokapsala?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Schinokapsala?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Schinokapsala?
January is the wettest month with about 131 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Schinokapsala?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.