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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Anatolí.
Anatolí, Crete, Greece, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) in August, while winters cool to 15°C (59°F) in January.
With around 299 mm (12 in) of annual rainfall, Anatolí has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from March to November, with very warm summers and mild winters. The wettest month is February, while July sees the least rain. The sunniest month is July, with 12.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Anatolí. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C (59°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
With annual rainfall averaging 299 mm (12 in), Anatolí maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Anatolí can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 54 mm (2.1 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.6 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Anatolí Precipitation page.
Anatolí 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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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Anatolí.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Anatolí. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Anatolí has a distinct dry season from March to November, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 15°C (59°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 10°C (50°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 299 mm (12 in). February is the wettest month with 54 mm (2.1 in), while July is the driest with 1.6 mm (0.1 in).
Anatolí receives around 2,785 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 372 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 117 hours. Overall, Anatolí enjoys abundant sunshine.
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