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Vainia
Crete, Greece

Vainia

Vainia is a village in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 594 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population594
Local time18:58
35.02° N, 25.77° EElevation 45 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Vainiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low23° / 19°
Rain this month42mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Vainia at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

104 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 20 km

Weather in Vainia

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°19°
Fri23 Oct23°19°
Sat24 Oct23°17°
Sun25 Oct22°18°
Mon26 Oct20°18°14.6 mm
Tue27 Oct21°18°
Wed28 Oct23°17°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°18°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°18°
Sat31 Oct20°15°0.5 mm

When to go to Vainia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514965828895878686787559
High15°15°16°18°21°25°28°28°26°23°20°16°
Low12°11°12°14°17°21°24°24°22°19°16°13°
Rain (mm)10479492512211154272102
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°20°23°25°26°25°24°22°19°

What's on in Vainia

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

Monuments and museums in Vainia

All monuments

Nature around Vainia

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 Vainia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Vainia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 94 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 144 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 43 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 100 km

Towns and villages around Vainia

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

Places near Vainia

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vainia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vainia.
What is the hottest month in Vainia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Vainia?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vainia?
January is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vainia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.