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Outdoor activities Potential

91/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

April, March, November

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Avoid

January, December

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Weather

12°C – 27°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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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.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Elafonissi (Crete)

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Elafonissi (Crete)

When is the best time to visit Elafonissi (Crete) for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Elafonissi (Crete) for outdoor activities is typically in April, March, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Elafonissi (Crete)?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Elafonissi (Crete), making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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