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Elia Climate by Month

The temperature in Elia can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Elia can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 8°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Elia's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 499 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives moderate rainfall, averaging 80 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 4.9 mm over a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Elia. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Elia ranges from 17°C in February to 26°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (5 KM, 3 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Elia in Greece

During the months of April, May, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Elia have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Elia?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Elia?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Elia?
    February tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Elia?
    July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Elia?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Elia

    Sun   Dec 15
    20°C | 11°C
    SW 25 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    16°C | 12°C
    N 22 km/h
    2.4 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    16°C | 10°C
    N 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain