Khóra Sfakíon Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Khóra Sfakíon, Crete, Greece, vary greatly throughout the year. August is the hottest month at 28°C (82°F), while February is the coldest at 14°C (57°F).
Khóra Sfakíon sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 679 mm (27 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from May to September, creating some seasonal variation. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 12.5 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Khóra Sfakíon
The climate in Khóra Sfakíon is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C (57°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 9°C (48°F) during February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Khóra Sfakíon
Generally, Khóra Sfakíon receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 679 mm (27 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high rainfall, averaging 125 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 2.7 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Khóra Sfakíon 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 Khóra Sfakíon
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Khóra Sfakíon. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.5 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Khóra Sfakíon by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Khóra Sfakíon.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 73%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Khóra Sfakíon 3-Day Forecast
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