Kíssamos Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Kíssamos, Crete, Greece, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 28°C (82°F) and February dropping to 15°C (59°F).
Kíssamos sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 648 mm (26 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from April to September, creating some seasonal variation. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 12.5 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Kíssamos
Visitors to Kíssamos can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C (59°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 11°C (52°F) during February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Kíssamos
Generally, Kíssamos experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 648 mm (26 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high rainfall, averaging 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 1.5 mm (0.1 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kíssamos 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 Kíssamos
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kíssamos. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.5 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Kíssamos by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kíssamos.
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.
Relative humidity over the year
Kíssamos 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Kíssamos
During May, June, September, October and November, Kíssamos experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 20°C (67°F) and 26°C (78°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 4 mm (0.2 in) and 85 mm (3.3 in). Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
