Makry Gialos Temperature by Month

Makry Gialos in Crete, Greece sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 15°C (59°F) in February and 28°C (82°F) in August, averaging 21°C (70°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

The climate in Makry Gialos is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 25°C (77°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in February.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Makry Gialos by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Makry Gialos's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.

Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Makry Gialos's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Makry Gialos climate page.