Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
April, March, November
January, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Elafonissi (Crete)?
The best time to visit Elafonissi (Crete) for hiking is April, March, November, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Elafonissi (Crete), with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Elafonissi (Crete)
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 129 |
February | 77Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 90 |
March | 84Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 62 |
April | 91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 25 |
May | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 12 |
June | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 4 |
July | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 1 |
August | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 0 |
September | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 16 |
October | 79Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 56 |
November | 82Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 83 |
December | 73Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 126 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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