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Rethymno Regional Unit
Rethymno Regional Unit
Crete, Greece

Velonádo

Velonádo is a locality in Crete, Greece, 382 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 90 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population90
Local time09:31
35.26° N, 24.36° EElevation 382 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Velonádoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month68mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Velonádo at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°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 17 km

Weather in Velonádo

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Showers · wind 10 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct20°8°3.2 mm
Fri30 Oct20°11°2.6 mm
Sat31 Oct20°9°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov18°12°6.7 mm
Mon2 Nov19°12°21 mm
Tue3 Nov20°12°7 mm
Wed4 Nov20°11°1 mm
Thu5 Nov17°10°3.2 mm
Fri6 Nov14°9°3.1 mm

When to go to Velonádo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score364169879194897176807242
High13°13°16°20°25°26°28°31°28°24°18°14°
Low7°6°8°10°14°19°21°21°19°15°11°8°
Rain (mm)1571278640183221868134161
Wet days1513954101481115
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°25°26°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Velonádo

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

Monuments and museums in Velonádo

All monuments

Nature around Velonádo

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 Velonádo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Velonádo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Platanos 32 km ←2013 · 104 km
6.5Matala 69 km ↙1952 · 87 km
6.2Palaiochora 17 km ↙1972 · 77 km
6.2Lentas 60 km ↓2013 · 113 km

Towns and villages around Velonádo

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

Places near Velonádo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Velonádo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Velonádo.
What is the hottest month in Velonádo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Velonádo?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Velonádo?
January is the wettest month with about 157 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Velonádo?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.