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Gouves Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Gouves experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Gouves is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Gouves maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 465 mm. The climate in Gouves shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in February, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.3 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Gouves Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Gouves serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Average water temperature

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

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Forecast for Gouves

Wed   Jan 15
16°C | 10°C
N 4 m/s
0.5 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
17°C | 9°C
NE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
16°C | 11°C
N 5 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Gouves 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 Gouves have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Gouves?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gouves?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gouves?
    February tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gouves?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gouves?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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