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Petrokefálion Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Petrokefálion experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Petrokefálion is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Petrokefálion has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 384 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Petrokefálion shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 76 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.9 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Petrokefálion Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Petrokefálion serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Forecast for Petrokefálion

Wed   Jan 15
17°C | 10°C
NE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
18°C | 10°C
S 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
18°C | 9°C
NE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Petrokefálion in Greece

During the months of May, October and November 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:
  • Does Petrokefálion have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Petrokefálion?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Petrokefálion?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Petrokefálion?
    December tops the wettest month list with 76 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Petrokefálion?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Petrokefálion?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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