Plaka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Plaka is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 12°C (54°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

With annual rainfall averaging 394 mm (16 in), Plaka maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Plaka shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day. 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

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C (59°F) in February to 25°C (77°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Plaka.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 74%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in April, May and June and higher in February. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)