Weather Overview for Elounda

The tempting and diverse scenery and the mild, constant Mediterranean climate entice holidaymakers ever more to the town of Elounda year after year.

The breathtaking coastal vicinities and pleasant beaches and bays give visitors a chance to relax and benefit from an unforgettable vacation.

Being situated on the most southern of all the Greek Islands, Elounda enjoys plenty of sunshine and the longest of all the summer seasons in the region, lasting from April to October. With its pleasant Mediterranean climate, the particular area of the isle features hot dried out summers and enjoyable placid winters; therefore remaining a favourable holiday location all year round.

Elounda enjoys an outstanding climate with very hot summers; the popular holiday months from June to September can see temperatures reaching 40°C. Sheltered in Mirabello Bay, the water here is great for swimming and is pleasingly warm right through to October.

All year round, the weather is high-quality making Elounda an ideal holiday destination at any time of the year. From the beginning of the summer in April, the temperatures are already hovering around 18°C giving around eight hours of sunshine per day. Temperatures continue to rise throughout the summer with them peaking at around 27°C in August. By then, there are approximately thirteen hours of sunshine in a day. The powerful easterly winds that breeze through from the north Greece blow heavily throughout the summer months particularly in august grow very strong during the summer, especially during the month of August, but helping to lower both temperature and humidity and keeping them at a more convenient level.

Spring is especially pretty with bursts of wild flowers along the coast; April sees temperatures of 18°C. Springtime is the ideal time to beat the crowds, and gives perfect weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. During May the temperature rises to 20°C, reaching 22°C to 24°C by June. While autumn is still tranquil as the resorts wind down. From September to October there are nine to eleven hours of sunlight per day while climates still stay above 20°C.

The winter in Elounda is reasonably mild, but there can be periods of reasonably cold weather and rain. The winter rainfall starts in December; however the wettest months are January and February. There is a minimum of four hours of sunshine a day in this period with temperatures dropping to roughly 12°C.

There are substantial variations throughout this region of Crete; when at times the town can be very dry and hot, with an almost desert-like terrain, yet at other times; normally during winter Elounda sees slightly lower temperatures and a greener landscape.