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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Daratso.
Daratso, Crete, Greece, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) in August, while winters cool to 14°C (57°F) in February.
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 883 mm (35 in), with December being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from May to September, with warm summers and mild winters. The sunniest month is July, with 12.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Daratso. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in February.
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Generally, Daratso has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 883 mm (35 in) of rainfall annually. Daratso can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 171 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 3.3 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Daratso Precipitation page.
Daratso can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Daratso.
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.
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in May, June, July, August, September, October and November and higher in January, February, March, April and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Daratso. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Daratso has a distinct dry season from May to September, with warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in February to 27°C (81°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 883 mm (35 in). December is the wettest month with 171 mm (6.7 in), while July is the driest with 3.3 mm (0.1 in).
Daratso receives around 2,791 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 375 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 117 hours. Overall, Daratso enjoys abundant sunshine.
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