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Tzitzifes
Crete, Greece

Tzitzifes

Tzitzifes is a locality in Crete, Greece, 259 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 154 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population154
Local time15:43
35.37° N, 24.15° EElevation 259 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Tzitzifesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month78mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Tzitzifes at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

157 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 20 km

Weather in Tzitzifes

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct23°13°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct21°11°
Mon26 Oct18°11°14.6 mm
Tue27 Oct21°10°14.1 mm
Wed28 Oct19°10°14.1 mm
Thu29 Oct19°10°
Fri30 Oct20°10°
Sat31 Oct18°12°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov18°13°47 mm
Mon2 Nov19°12°4.4 mm

When to go to Tzitzifes

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score374370879097946775807244
High13°14°16°20°25°24°26°32°29°24°19°14°
Low7°7°8°11°15°19°21°21°19°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1571379041194222178133156
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Tzitzifes

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

Monuments and museums in Tzitzifes

All monuments

Nature around Tzitzifes

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 Tzitzifes

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tzitzifes

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Velanidia 19 km ↓2006 · 134 km
6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 83 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 101 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Tzitzifes

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

Places near Tzitzifes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tzitzifes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tzitzifes.
What is the hottest month in Tzitzifes?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Tzitzifes?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tzitzifes?
January is the wettest month with about 157 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tzitzifes?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.