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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, July, September

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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 a sun and beach holiday is June, July, September.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Elafonissi (Crete)

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
22Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°129
February
23Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°90
March
24Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°62
April
70Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°25
May
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°12
June
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°4
July
99Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°1
August
98Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°0
September
99Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°16
October
86Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°56
November
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°83
December
23Poor
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 sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Elafonissi (Crete) for sun & beach is typically in June, July, September, 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 sun & beach.

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