Mátala Temperature by Month
Mátala in Crete, Greece sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between 15°C (59°F) in February and 29°C (84°F) in August, averaging 22°C (72°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Mátala Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Mátala enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 11°C (52°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mátala by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. August, the warmest month, sees 346 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Mátala vs Greece
The map below shows the annual temperature across Greece. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Mátala vs World: Temperature Compared
Mátala's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°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.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Mátala?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Mátala, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and humidity around 67% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 58% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
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.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Mátala this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Mátala's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Mátala climate page.
