Maleme Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Maleme is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Maleme, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a moderate 14°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 11°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Maleme receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 757 mm. The seasons in Maleme, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 151 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.3 mm 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 over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in May, June, July, August, September, October and November to 2 m/s in January, February, March, April and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and small chance of rain clear and no rain overcast and rainForecast for Maleme
3 m/s
3 m/s
7 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Maleme in Greece
During the months of May, June, September and October 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 375 hours of sunshine.
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