Crete, Greece
Sitia
Sitia is a small town in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10,565 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population10,565
Local time18:42
35.21° N, 26.10° EElevation 17 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low22° / 20°
Rain this month38mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sitia at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:28 · 18:3311 h 06 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:49Next holiday28 OctoberOhi DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month12°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJanuary
97 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea25°C
August
Monuments nearby6+
within 14 km
Weather in Sitia
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 63%
Today22 Oct23°20°
Fri23 Oct21°21°
Sat24 Oct21°20°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct21°20°
Mon26 Oct21°19°7.6 mm
Tue27 Oct20°17°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°19°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct20°19°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct19°19°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct18°18°
When to go to Sitia
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 | 51 | 49 | 63 | 78 | 88 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 89 | 78 | 75 | 59 |
| High | 15° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 17° |
| Low | 13° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 97 | 74 | 45 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 38 | 61 | 88 |
| Wet days | 16 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 16 |
| Sea | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
What's on in Sitia
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Sitia
Outdoors around Sitia
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
GonesurfingSurf spots
1.7 kmLidl Parking view pointViewpoints
1.8 kmPlace for tents near the churchCamp sites
3.4 kmLachana Stone Arch BridgeViewpoints
6.7 kmNature around Sitia
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sitia
Earthquakes around Sitia
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950165magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record87within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 120 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 11 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 130 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 78 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km
Neogene · 1
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 4
Cities and settlements
Villas and houses
Archaeological sites
Towns and villages around Sitia
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Petrás1.4 kmAnemomylia1.5 kmPiskokéfalon3.4 kmKato Episkopi3.7 kmSklavediakos3.7 kmZacharinos4.1 kmAyía Fotiá4.6 kmRoussa Ekklisia5 kmArniko5 kmStavroménos5.2 kmSfakákia5.3 kmMýloi5.5 kmKoutsoulópetres5.6 kmZou5.8 kmEpáno Drys5.8 kmKimouriotis5.9 kmKato Drys5.9 kmXerokampos6.2 kmPapadiókampos6.2 kmAchladia6.5 kmSkopi6.9 kmKrionérion7.5 kmMaronia7.6 kmThólos7.7 kmChonos8 kmParaspóri8.4 kmAnaloukas8.5 kmXirolímni8.6 kmChamezi8.6 kmMitato8.7 kmSandáli8.8 kmEpano Episkopi8.9 kmSotíra9 kmKatsidóni9.1 kmAgios Georgios10 kmKalamafki10 kmToploú10 kmKarýdi10 kmVrysídi10 kmRiza11 kmNéa Praisós11 kmÁgios Spyrídon11 kmSitanos11 kmSkordílo11 kmSpiliára11 kmExo Mouliana12 kmÁgios Nikólaos12 kmEpano Krya12 kmKatelionas12 kmLýdia12 kmSklavoi12 kmSykiá12 kmKáto Kryá12 kmKalavrós12 kmMertydia13 kmZákathos13 kmPappagiannádes13 kmKellária13 kmMesa Mouliana13 kmAdhravástoi13 kmVóri14 kmPalekastro14 kmÁgios Panteleimon14 kmLangádha14 kmChandras14 kmKlisídhion14 kmAngathiás15 kmKhokhlakiaí15 kmDáfni15 kmZakros15 kmEtia15 km
Sitia from above
Around Sitia26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Richtis GorgeNature12 kmZiros lakeNature15 kmVreiko CaveNature17 kmPelekita CaveNature19 kmProsforaNature2.2 kmSitia 1-GallikoNature0.5 kmSitia 1-Galliko-CyanNature0.7 kmPseiraNature22 kmThryptiMountain25 kmKapsasMountain22 kmPetrasMonument1.5 kmKazarma FortressMonument0.5 kmToplou MonasteryMonument10 kmChamezi Minoan houseMonument9.0 kmMinoan villa of AchladiaMonument5.2 kmVoilaMonument14 kmArchaeological museum of SitiaMuseum0.3 kmMuseum of Toplou MonasteryMuseum10 kmPalaikastro Folklore MuseumMuseum13 kmSitiaFerry port0.8 kmPalekastroPlace14 kmMakry-GialosPlace23 kmKavoúsiPlace24 kmAnálipsiPlace22 kmAyía FotiáPlace4.6 kmSfakaPlace18 km
Getting to Sitia
Sitia AirportJSH
1 kmHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
85 kmKarpathos AirportAOK
97 kmSitiaCrete semi submarine · Heraklion · Ανάφη
0.8 kmPlaces near Sitia
Places with a climate like Sitia
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sitia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sitia.
What is the hottest month in Sitia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sitia?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sitia?
January is the wettest month with about 97 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sitia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.