Crete, Greece
Selakano
Selakano is a locality in Crete, Greece, 899 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 60 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now14°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population60
Local time12:10
35.09° N, 25.54° EElevation 899 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
October: high / low20° / 13°
Rain this month54mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Selakano at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:34 · 17:3110 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:23Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in August
Coolest month3°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJanuary
125 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby5+
within 15 km
Weather in Selakano
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 69%
Today26 Oct14°12°15 mm
Tue27 Oct15°12°3.1 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°2.1 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°3.6 mm
Fri30 Oct16°12°3.1 mm
Sat31 Oct14°11°4.8 mm
Sun1 Nov13°11°17.5 mm
Mon2 Nov12°11°6.8 mm
Tue3 Nov14°11°0.9 mm
When to go to Selakano
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 25 | 49 | 76 | 90 | 95 | 89 | 87 | 88 | 77 | 58 | 29 |
| High | 10° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 11° |
| Low | 4° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 125 | 98 | 66 | 32 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 54 | 89 | 121 |
| Wet days | 16 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 15 |
| Sea | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
What's on in Selakano
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Selakano
Outdoors around Selakano
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kastellou CharakiViewpoints
3.4 kmGreek mythology parkTheme parks
3.5 kmΚαταφύγιοMountain huts · 1,358 m
3.7 kmNature around Selakano
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Selakano
Earthquakes around Selakano
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950155magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record73within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 102 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 129 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 62 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 103 km
Towns and villages around Selakano
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lakoudia1.1 kmChristos3.1 kmMetaxochóri3.2 kmMinós3.6 kmMales4 kmKarýdi5.7 kmKatharón6.4 kmMythoi6.6 kmÁno Sími6.6 kmKaimenos7 kmRíza7.1 kmSykiá7.6 kmMournies7.6 kmOrnias8.5 kmGdochia8.5 kmKoudoumalia9.3 kmAvrakondes9.5 kmMésa Lasithákion9.8 kmKallithéa9.8 kmAgios Georgios9.8 kmPlathianós9.9 kmÁyios Konstandínos9.9 kmKaminaki10 kmMésa Lasíthion10 kmNikifóridon10 kmKalamafka10 kmTheologos11 kmAnatolí11 kmMyrtos11 kmVátos11 kmMagoulás11 kmNéa Mýrtos11 kmGavrilis11 kmMarmakéton11 kmPsychro12 kmKroustas12 kmKritsa12 kmFarsáron12 kmPsathí12 kmKopanes12 kmTapes13 kmPlati13 kmTzermiádon13 kmPrina13 kmÉxo Potámoi13 kmRoussakiana13 kmÁgios Charálampos13 kmKamára13 kmKalógeroi13 kmZénia13 kmAmmoudáres13 kmMesa Potamoi14 kmLagou14 kmPinakianón14 kmÁno Amygdáloi14 kmAdrianós14 kmNea Anatoli14 kmAmygdáloi14 kmKáto Metókhion15 kmÁgios Geórgios Ierápetras15 kmStómio15 kmMargiéli15 kmKámpos15 km
Selakano from above
Around Selakano30 places to see, do and reach nearby
Dikteon AndronNature12 kmYpakougis caveNature8.9 kmOmalos lake, Kato SymiNature8.5 kmCave of PsychrosNature10 kmDikteon CaveNature12 kmTrapeza, CreteNature13 kmMyrtos Beach in MyrtosNature11 kmMyrtos IerapetraNature11 kmSpathiMountain5.1 kmThryptiMountain30 kmMount Megali KopranaMountain15 kmMikri KopranaMountain15 kmMount KarfiMountain15 kmPapouraMountain15 kmChurch of Panagia KeraMonument12 kmDikteon AndronMonument12 kmLatoMonument14 kmTrapeza, CreteMonument13 kmVidiani MonasteryMonument15 kmRodanthi MuseumMuseum12 kmMuseum of Folk Art, Ano ViannosMuseum13 kmKrista Historical and Folklore MuseumMuseum12 kmCrete semi submarineFerry port19 kmSpinalonga TicketsFerry port25 kmAgios NikolaosPlace19 kmIerapetraPlace20 kmNeapoliPlace19 kmKastelliPlace23 kmKritsaPlace12 kmStalidaPlace24 km
Getting to Selakano
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
43 kmSitia AirportJSH
53 kmChania International AirportCHQ
136 kmCrete semi submarineSitia
19 kmSpinalonga TicketsFerry port
25 kmPlaces near Selakano
Places with a climate like Selakano
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Selakano?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Selakano.
What is the hottest month in Selakano?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Selakano?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Selakano?
January is the wettest month with about 125 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Selakano?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.