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Eloúnda Climate by Month

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. Winters are not too cold which makes this place suitable as a winter sun destination.

Average day and night temperature

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 in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 10°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Eloúnda maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 304 mm. Eloúnda can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 55 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 1.4 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (48 KM, 30 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Eloúnda 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 Eloúnda have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Eloúnda?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Eloúnda?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Eloúnda?
    February tops the wettest month list with 55 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Eloúnda?
    August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Eloúnda?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Eloúnda

    Wed   Dec 11
    21°C | 13°C
    NW 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    18°C | 11°C
    NW 18 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    16°C | 11°C
    NW 22 km/h
    0.5 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain