Plaka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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

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. 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

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

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

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)