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Chania Regional Unit
Chania Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Sfinári

Sfinári is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 99 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now19°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population99
Local time14:16
35.42° N, 23.57° EElevation 40 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Sfináriweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 18°
Rain this month55mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Sfinári at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

173 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 25 km

Weather in Sfinári

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Sunny · wind 23 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct23°15°13.9 mm
Tue27 Oct23°16°7.3 mm
Wed28 Oct22°12°15 mm
Thu29 Oct22°14°15.6 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct21°15°9 mm
Sun1 Nov20°15°53.4 mm
Mon2 Nov19°14°18.1 mm
Tue3 Nov19°15°3.4 mm

When to go to Sfinári

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475172869197897376777255
High14°15°17°20°24°25°27°31°28°24°20°16°
Low9°9°10°13°16°20°22°23°20°18°14°11°
Rain (mm)1731267838132121655147178
Wet days161310641115101216
Sea16°16°16°16°19°22°24°25°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Sfinári

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

Monuments and museums in Sfinári

All monuments

Nature around Sfinári

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 Sfinári

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sfinári

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 104 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 31 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 127 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 28 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 2 · 0 km

Fossils in Greece
Quaternary · 1Permian · 1

Towns and villages around Sfinári

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

Places near Sfinári

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sfinári?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sfinári.
What is the hottest month in Sfinári?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Sfinári?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sfinári?
January is the wettest month with about 173 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sfinári?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.