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Rethymno Regional Unit
Rethymno Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Somatas

Somatas is a locality in Crete, Greece, 351 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 207 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now14°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population207
Local time00:52
35.32° N, 24.46° EElevation 351 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Somatasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month69mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Somatas at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

152 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 16 km

Weather in Somatas

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct20°11°3.3 mm
Sat31 Oct21°10°2.7 mm
Sun1 Nov19°12°5 mm
Mon2 Nov20°13°7.8 mm
Tue3 Nov19°11°2.6 mm
Wed4 Nov19°10°
Thu5 Nov17°9°1.4 mm
Fri6 Nov17°10°1.7 mm
Sat7 Nov15°9°

When to go to Somatas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score384472879193887074787445
High13°14°17°20°25°26°27°31°29°24°19°15°
Low7°6°8°10°14°19°21°21°18°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1521228438193221869128156
Wet days1513964211591015
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Somatas

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

Monuments and museums in Somatas

All monuments

Nature around Somatas

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 Somatas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Somatas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 111 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 95 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 87 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 146 km

Towns and villages around Somatas

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

Places near Somatas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Somatas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Somatas.
What is the hottest month in Somatas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Somatas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Somatas?
January is the wettest month with about 152 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Somatas?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.