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Elafonissi Beach

Crete, Greece
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inCrete, Greece
In season~88°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

52–90°F
Nearest airportCHQ
CurrencyEUR
LanguageGreek
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Elafonissi Beach
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Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightJul · 93%
WarmestJul · 90°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 shallow pink-tinged lagoon you can wade across to a protected islet of dunes and cedar.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Balos Lagoon
22 mi away
Crete
77 mi away
Santorini & the Cyclades
133 mi away
Santorini
133 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Elafonissi Beach?

The best time to visit Elafonissi Beach is June–September, in Crete, Greece.

Where is Elafonissi Beach?

Elafonissi Beach is in Crete, Greece. The nearest major airport is CHQ.

What is Elafonissi Beach known for?

A shallow pink-tinged lagoon you can wade across to a protected islet of dunes and cedar.

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