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Balos Lagoon

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Balos Lagoon

Crete, Greece
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inCrete, Greece
In season~77°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

54–82°F
Nearest airportCHQ
CurrencyEUR
LanguageGreek
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Balos Lagoon
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 94%
WarmestJul · 82°F
WettestJan
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A wild, shallow lagoon of white sand and pale blue water between a headland and an islet.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Elafonissi Beach
22 mi away
Crete
79 mi away
Santorini & the Cyclades
119 mi away
Santorini
119 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balos Lagoon?

The best time to visit Balos Lagoon is June–September, in Crete, Greece.

Where is Balos Lagoon?

Balos Lagoon is in Crete, Greece. The nearest major airport is CHQ.

What is Balos Lagoon known for?

A wild, shallow lagoon of white sand and pale blue water between a headland and an islet.

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