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Zou
Crete, Greece

Zou

Zou is a locality in Crete, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 23 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population23
Local time20:10
35.16° N, 26.11° EElevation 167 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Zouweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low21° / 19°
Rain this month43mm
Sea this month23°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Zou at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

112 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea25°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Zou

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°19°
Fri23 Oct20°20°
Sat24 Oct20°19°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct19°19°
Mon26 Oct20°17°7.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°16°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°18°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct18°18°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct18°18°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°17°

When to go to Zou

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444156728895989789787452
High14°13°14°16°19°23°25°25°24°21°18°15°
Low12°11°12°14°17°21°23°24°22°19°16°13°
Rain (mm)11284512610201144372102
Wet days1614975211591116
Sea16°16°16°17°19°22°24°25°25°23°20°18°

What's on in Zou

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

Monuments and museums in Zou

All monuments

Nature around Zou

Nature in Greece

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Zou

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Myrtos 92 km ↓2020 · 114 km
6.4Palekastro 5 km ↙2021 · 9.9 km
6.4Psari Forada 92 km ↓2009 · 125 km
6.2Perissa 65 km ↘2025 · 84 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Greece

Villas and houses

Towns and villages around Zou

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

Places near Zou

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zou.
What is the hottest month in Zou?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Zou?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zou?
January is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Zou?
The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C and coolest in February at about 16°C.