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Lasithi Regional Unit
Lasithi Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Tapes

Tapes is a locality in Crete, Greece, 552 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 58 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population58
Local time19:49
35.19° N, 25.62° EElevation 552 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Tapesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low22° / 14°
Rain this month48mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Tapes at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

105 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 16 km

Weather in Tapes

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°16°
Fri23 Oct19°16°
Sat24 Oct18°13°2.3 mm
Sun25 Oct18°13°3.1 mm
Mon26 Oct16°11°17.3 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct16°12°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct14°12°9.2 mm
Fri30 Oct14°11°1 mm
Sat31 Oct14°10°1.5 mm

When to go to Tapes

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score333562869086818083776941
High12°12°15°19°23°27°29°29°26°22°17°13°
Low6°5°7°9°13°17°20°20°18°14°11°8°
Rain (mm)10583582917422184873100
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Tapes

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

Monuments and museums in Tapes

All monuments

Nature around Tapes

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 Tapes

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tapes

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 112 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 141 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 54 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 115 km

Towns and villages around Tapes

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

Places near Tapes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tapes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tapes.
What is the hottest month in Tapes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Tapes?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tapes?
January is the wettest month with about 105 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tapes?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.