Best Time to Visit Balos Lagoon
Best time to visit Balos Lagoon: May, June, July, August and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Balos Lagoon
Go in May, June, July, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Balos Lagoon month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 57° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 59° | 56° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 61° | 57° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 63° | 60° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 64° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 76° | 72° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 79° | 77° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 80° | 78° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 77° | 74° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 70° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 69° | 65° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 63° | 60° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Balos Lagoon compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Balos Lagoon.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elafonissi Beach | 22 mi | 69°F | +33°F warmer | 25 in |
| Santorini | 119 mi | 68°F | +33°F warmer | 11 in |
| Santorini | 119 mi | 68°F | +33°F warmer | 11 in |
| Mykonos | 161 mi | 67°F | about the same | 16 in |
| Athens International Airport | 164 mi | 65°F | 35°F cooler | 19 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Balos Lagoon is a beach in Crete. Balos Lagoon is a beach known for a turquoise lagoon in northwest Crete.
Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Balos Lagoon with partly cloudy. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 80°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Balos Lagoon is May, June, July, August and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 56°F.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 164 mi away. Nearby highlights include Elafonissi Beach, Santorini, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 9.5°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Balos Lagoon today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Balos Lagoon right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:24 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 89° / 80°
Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 13 mph
☀️ 89° / 77°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 10 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Balos Lagoon?
Balos Lagoon is a beach in Crete. Its coordinates are 35.5833, 23.5833. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Balos Lagoon right now?
It is currently 80°F (27°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 90% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Balos Lagoon?
May, June, July, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Balos Lagoon, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Balos Lagoon in?
Balos Lagoon observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Balos Lagoon?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 164 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Balos Lagoon?
Popular options include Elafonissi Beach, Santorini, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens, Acropolis of Athens and Navagio Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 11:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
