Plataniás Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Plataniás, Crete, Greece, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 27°C (81°F) in August, while winters cool to 14°C (57°F) in February.
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 807 mm (32 in), with December being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from April to September. The sunniest month is July, with 12.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Plataniás
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Plataniás. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°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.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Plataniás
Generally, Plataniás has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 807 mm (32 in) of rainfall annually. Plataniás can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 159 mm (6.3 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2.7 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Plataniás 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 Plataniás
Plataniás 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 Plataniás by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Plataniás.
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 Plataniás
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)
Plataniás 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Plataniás
During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November, Plataniás enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 27°C (81°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in July to 104 mm (4.1 in) in November. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
