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Heraklion Regional Unit
Heraklion Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Várvaron

Várvaron is a locality in Crete, Greece, 284 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time16:22
35.23° N, 25.22° EElevation 284 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Várvaronweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month57mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Várvaron at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

122 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Várvaron

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Showers · wind 13 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct21°17°1.9 mm
Sun25 Oct21°15°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct19°13°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct20°12°7.9 mm
Wed28 Oct19°14°18.6 mm
Thu29 Oct18°11°
Fri30 Oct21°11°
Sat31 Oct20°13°
Sun1 Nov22°16°8.4 mm
Mon2 Nov21°14°5.9 mm

When to go to Várvaron

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464976868875737374777353
High15°15°17°21°25°30°31°31°28°24°20°16°
Low7°7°8°10°14°18°21°21°18°15°12°9°
Rain (mm)12296693218422185798122
Wet days16149642115101115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°23°25°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Várvaron

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

Monuments and museums in Várvaron

All monuments

Nature around Várvaron

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 Várvaron

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Várvaron

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 125 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 116 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 91 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 121 km

Towns and villages around Várvaron

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

Places near Várvaron

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Várvaron?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Várvaron.
What is the hottest month in Várvaron?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Várvaron?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Várvaron?
January is the wettest month with about 122 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Várvaron?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.