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Crete, Greece

Xerokampos

Xerokampos is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 83 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population83
Local time16:24
35.05° N, 26.23° EElevation 12 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Xerokamposweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low22° / 21°
Rain this month44mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Xerokampos at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in August

Coolest month13°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

118 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Xerokampos

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct21°18°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct21°16°3 mm
Thu29 Oct20°14°1.6 mm
Fri30 Oct21°17°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct20°16°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov20°17°4 mm
Mon2 Nov20°17°5.2 mm
Tue3 Nov18°16°3.6 mm
Wed4 Nov19°15°1.1 mm
Thu5 Nov16°14°2.2 mm

When to go to Xerokampos

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514963788895969489787560
High15°15°15°17°20°23°26°26°25°22°19°17°
Low13°13°14°15°18°22°24°25°23°21°17°15°
Rain (mm)11885502410200144479106
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea17°16°16°17°19°22°24°25°25°23°21°18°

What's on in Xerokampos

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

Monuments and museums in Xerokampos

All monuments

Outdoors around Xerokampos

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Place for tents near the churchCamp sites
3.4 km
Free Camping (private owner)Camp sites
6.2 km
Kakos Potamos KloofViewpoints
7 km

Nature around Xerokampos

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 Xerokampos

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Xerokampos

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 108 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 13 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 121 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 98 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Greece
Quaternary · 1

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Greece

Towns and villages around Xerokampos

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

Xerokampos from above

Getting to Xerokampos

Sitia AirportJSH
22 km
Karpathos AirportAOK
93 km
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHER
101 km
SitiaCrete semi submarine · Heraklion · Ανάφη
21 km

Places near Xerokampos

Places with a climate like Xerokampos

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Xerokampos?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Xerokampos.
What is the hottest month in Xerokampos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Xerokampos?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Xerokampos?
January is the wettest month with about 118 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Xerokampos?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.