Plaka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Plaka, Crete, Greece, vary greatly throughout the year. August is the hottest month at 28°C (82°F), while February is the coldest at 14°C (57°F).
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 750 mm (30 in), with December being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from April to September. July is the sunniest month, averaging 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Plaka
The climate in Plaka is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 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 Plaka
Generally, Plaka receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 750 mm (30 in) annually. Plaka can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 144 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 3.4 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Plaka 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 Plaka
Plaka can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Plaka by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Plaka.
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 Plaka
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)
Plaka 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
