Istro Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Istro, Crete, Greece, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 30°C (86°F) in August to 16°C (61°F) in February.
Rainfall is modest, totalling around 298 mm (12 in) annually. The city experiences a distinct dry season from March to November. February tends to be the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Istro
In Istro, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 10°C (50°F) during February.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Istro
Istro tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 298 mm (12 in) of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, February it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 55 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 1.5 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Istro Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Istro
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Istro. 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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Istro by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Istro.
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.
Relative humidity over the year
Istro 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
