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Lasithi Regional Unit
Lasithi Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Tsikkalaria

Tsikkalaria is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 27 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now18°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population27
Local time00:38
35.05° N, 25.95° EElevation 49 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Tsikkalariaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low22° / 20°
Rain this month45mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Tsikkalaria at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month12°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

118 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 20 km

Weather in Tsikkalaria

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct20°15°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct20°13°2 mm
Fri30 Oct20°16°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct19°16°1.2 mm
Sun1 Nov18°17°13.8 mm
Mon2 Nov19°17°6.3 mm
Tue3 Nov21°17°1.9 mm
Wed4 Nov20°16°
Thu5 Nov19°15°1 mm

When to go to Tsikkalaria

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score504862778895939189787558
High15°14°15°17°20°24°26°27°25°22°19°16°
Low12°12°13°15°18°21°24°25°23°20°17°14°
Rain (mm)11886522611211144578111
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°20°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Tsikkalaria

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

Monuments and museums in Tsikkalaria

All monuments

Nature around Tsikkalaria

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 Tsikkalaria

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tsikkalaria

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 99 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 27 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 108 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 94 km

Towns and villages around Tsikkalaria

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

Places near Tsikkalaria

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tsikkalaria?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tsikkalaria.
What is the hottest month in Tsikkalaria?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Tsikkalaria?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tsikkalaria?
January is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tsikkalaria?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.