Maláxa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Maláxa, Crete, Greece, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 27°C (81°F) and February dropping to 14°C (57°F).
Maláxa sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 838 mm (33 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from May to September, creating some seasonal variation. July is the sunniest month, averaging 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Maláxa
Visitors to Maláxa can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C (57°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 Maláxa
Generally, Maláxa experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 838 mm (33 in) yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 160 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 3.4 mm (0.1 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Maláxa 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 Maláxa
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Maláxa. 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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Maláxa by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Maláxa.
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
Wind Speed in Maláxa
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in May, June, July, August, September, October and November and higher in January, February, March, April and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Maláxa 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Maláxa
During May, June, July, August, September, October and November, Maláxa experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 27°C (81°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 3 mm (0.1 in) and 108 mm (4.3 in).
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