Eloúnda Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Elounda has a Mediterranean climate with mild and wet winters and warm and dry summers. Being situated on the most southern of all the Greek Islands, Elounda enjoys plenty of sunshine and the longest of all the summer seasons in the region, lasting from April to October. The weather in April is nice and pleasant and few are the times when the sunlight is suddenly replaced by light rain. In October it rarely rains, the weather is still warm and mild. The popular holiday months from June to September can see temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F). Winters are not too cold which makes this place suitable as a winter sun destination.
Monthly Temperature in Eloúnda
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Eloúnda. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in July to 10°C (50°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Eloúnda
Eloúnda maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 304 mm (12 in). Eloúnda can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 55 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.4 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Eloúnda Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Eloúnda
Eloúnda can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Eloúnda by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Eloúnda.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Eloúnda 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Eloúnda
During the months of March, April, May, June, September, October and November, Eloúnda enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (65°F) to 29°C (84°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in June to 38 mm (1.5 in) in March. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
