Maleme Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Maleme, Crete, Greece, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 27°C (81°F) in August to 14°C (57°F) in February.
The city receives around 757 mm (30 in) of rainfall per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from April to September. December is the wettest month and July the driest. The sunniest month is July, with 12.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Maleme
In Maleme, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in February.
Nighttime temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 11°C (52°F) in February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Maleme
On average, Maleme receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 757 mm (30 in). The seasons in Maleme bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 151 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.3 mm (0.1 in) over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Maleme 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 Maleme
In Maleme, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per average day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Maleme by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Maleme.
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 Maleme
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in May, June, July, August, September, October and November to 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Maleme 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
