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Palaiokastro Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Palaiokastro experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Palaiokastro is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Palaiokastro receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 581 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high rainfall, averaging 103 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 4.4 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Palaiokastro Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Palaiokastro. 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C in February to 26°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Palaiokastro

Wed   Jan 15
16°C | 11°C
N 3 m/s
3.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

Thu   Jan 16
17°C | 10°C
NE 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
16°C | 11°C
NW 5 m/s
1.1 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Palaiokastro in Greece

During the months of May 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:
  • When is summer in Palaiokastro?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Palaiokastro have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Palaiokastro?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Palaiokastro?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Palaiokastro?
    December tops the wettest month list with 103 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Palaiokastro?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Palaiokastro?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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