Crete, Greece
Theriso
Theriso is a locality in Crete, Greece, 578 m above sea level. It has a population of about 120 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now15°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population120
Local time06:34
35.41° N, 23.98° EElevation 578 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low19° / 15°
Rain this month82mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Theriso at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:38 · 18:3911 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:25Next 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 month6°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJanuary
176 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Theriso
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 82%
Today24 Oct19°13°
Sun25 Oct19°13°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct16°12°12.9 mm
Tue27 Oct16°13°30.3 mm
Wed28 Oct16°11°13.8 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct17°11°
Sat31 Oct18°12°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov17°11°2 mm
When to go to Theriso
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 | 22 | 24 | 47 | 73 | 91 | 97 | 99 | 93 | 91 | 80 | 56 | 29 |
| High | 10° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 12° |
| Low | 7° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Rain (mm) | 176 | 152 | 99 | 45 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 82 | 146 | 172 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 |
What's on in Theriso
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Theriso
13 km
Dimotiki Agora ChanionBuilt 1911
13 km
Küçük Hasan Pasha MosqueBuilt 1645
UNESCO13 km
Kydonia
13 km
Church of St Mary MagdaleneBuilt 1901
13 km
Chania LighthouseBuilt 1839
13 km
Firka FortressBuilt 1620
Museum13 km
Archaeological Museum of ChaniaBuilt 1899
Museum13 km
Nautical Museum of CreteBuilt 1973More museums: Museum - Headquarter of the 1905 rebellion in Therisso · National Resistance Museum
Outdoors around Theriso
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
GolfmaniaGolf courses
1.5 kmGolden BeachSurf spots
2.1 kmLithea CragClimbing
2.3 kmKallergi ShelterMountain huts · 1,680 m
3.5 kmPachnes TrackViewpoints · 1,864 m
7.3 kmVolikasMountain huts · 1,330 m
7.3 kmFundiveDive site
15 kmNature around Theriso
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Theriso
Earthquakes around Theriso
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195099magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record81within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 122 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 67 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 109 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 50 km
Towns and villages around Theriso
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Meskla2.5 kmSomatá2.8 kmZoúrva3 kmMethála3.2 kmLakkoi4 kmAlonáki4.5 kmSinoikismós Permakianá4.7 kmPlatyvola4.8 kmPanagía5 kmAskordalos5.1 kmLoulos5.3 kmFournés5.3 kmGerolákkos5.3 kmAchládes5.6 kmThimiá5.7 kmAletrouvári5.8 kmSpiliaria5.8 kmSkourachláda5.9 kmKarános6 kmMesikefála6 kmKeramion6.1 kmÁgios Geórgios6.2 kmSkafidákia6.3 kmChliaró6.4 kmTsichlopígado6.4 kmKarés Karánou6.5 kmSkinés6.6 kmSinoikismós Keratés6.7 kmSkordilianá6.7 kmBorianá6.9 kmVarypetro7 kmMaravelianá7 kmPéra Chorió7.1 kmVantés7.1 kmMylonianá7.4 kmPapadolianá7.4 kmGarípa7.5 kmGéro Prínos7.7 kmSinoikismós Tsoungarianá7.8 kmSinoikismós Boulitsianá7.8 kmSinoikismós Arvelianá7.8 kmMatthoudianá7.8 kmStratinianá7.8 kmLangos7.8 kmKampoi7.8 kmOrthoúni7.9 kmKontopoula8 kmZouridhíaná8 kmPotistíria8.1 kmMadaró8.1 kmMarianá8.1 kmVamianá8.1 kmAngarathomourí8.2 kmKatochori8.3 kmTsakistra8.4 kmMarmarás8.5 kmAlikianos8.5 kmGiannikianá8.7 kmTheriso8.7 kmEpiskopi8.8 kmLygidés8.8 kmGalariá8.8 kmÓasi8.8 kmAgia8.9 kmPerivólia8.9 kmFylakaí Agías8.9 kmPýrgos8.9 kmMournies9 kmSinoikismós Vounianoí9.1 kmTsompaná9.3 kmNerokouros9.3 kmSykoliá9.4 kmVatolakkos9.6 kmKatsifarianá9.8 kmOmalos9.9 kmVamvakopoulo10 kmGavranoú10 kmMalaxa10 kmKyrtomádos10 kmKarés Apokorrónou10 km
Theriso from above
Around Theriso36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Agia lakeNature9.4 kmTzanis CaveNature9.3 kmOmalos lake, CreteNature12 kmSamaria National ParkNature15 kmGourgouthakasNature12 kmSternesNature14 kmAgioi ApostoliNature12 kmKalamaki-ChaniaNature12 kmPachnesMountain13 kmMalotiraMountain6.8 kmLangadaMountain18 kmKako KastelliMountain17 kmKryoneritisMountain37 kmAnginaresMountain3.8 kmFundiveDive site15 kmDimotiki Agora ChanionMonument13 kmKüçük Hasan Pasha MosqueMonument13 kmKydoniaMonument13 kmChurch of St Mary MagdaleneMonument13 kmChania LighthouseMonument13 kmFirka FortressMonument13 kmChurch of Zoodochou Pigis, Alikiano KydoniasMonument9.7 kmPanagia Zerviotisa, StilosMonument14 kmArchaeological Museum of ChaniaMuseum13 kmNautical Museum of CreteMuseum13 kmWar Museum of ChaniaMuseum12 kmEleftherios Venizelos Museum of ChalepaMuseum14 kmMuseum of TypographyMuseum11 kmTheriso · ferry portFerry port13 kmTheriso · ferry portFerry port20 kmChaniaPlace12 kmNea KydoniaPlace13 kmSoudaPlace12 kmAgia MarinaPlace14 kmKalyvesPlace18 kmPlataniásPlace14 km
Getting to Theriso
Chania International AirportCHQ
21 kmHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
109 kmSantorini International AirportJTR
174 kmΣούδαΑναχώρηση Μινωικών Γραμμών Κρήτης
13 kmΑγία ΡουμέληΛουτρό · Σούγια Λιμάνι · Σφακιά
20 kmPlaces near Theriso
Places with a climate like Theriso
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Theriso?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Theriso.
What is the hottest month in Theriso?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Theriso?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Theriso?
January is the wettest month with about 176 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.