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Heraklion Regional Unit
Heraklion Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Tzíngouna

Tzíngouna is a locality in Crete, Greece, 327 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 29 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population29
Local time00:59
35.22° N, 25.34° EElevation 327 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Tzíngounaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month68mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Tzíngouna at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

144 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 19 km

Weather in Tzíngouna

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°15°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct20°11°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°11°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct19°11°5.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°14°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°12°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov18°11°3 mm
Mon2 Nov22°12°1 mm

When to go to Tzíngouna

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424573868977737375777449
High14°14°17°21°25°29°31°31°28°24°19°15°
Low7°6°7°10°13°18°20°20°18°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1441178138215322368114144
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Tzíngouna

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

Monuments and museums in Tzíngouna

All monuments

Nature around Tzíngouna

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 Tzíngouna

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tzíngouna

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 120 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 123 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 79 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 118 km

Towns and villages around Tzíngouna

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

Places near Tzíngouna

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tzíngouna?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tzíngouna.
What is the hottest month in Tzíngouna?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Tzíngouna?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tzíngouna?
January is the wettest month with about 144 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tzíngouna?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.