Best Time to Visit Elafonissi Beach
Best time to visit Elafonissi Beach: May, June, July, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Elafonissi Beach
Go in May, June, July, August, September 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 Elafonissi Beach 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° | 53° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 52° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 54° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 69° | 57° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 77° | 64° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 89° | 74° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 92° | 78° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 90° | 77° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 84° | 72° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 76° | 65° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 70° | 61° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 63° | 54° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Elafonissi Beach compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Elafonissi Beach.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balos Lagoon | 22 mi | 67°F | 33°F cooler | 24 in |
| Santorini | 133 mi | 68°F | about the same | 11 in |
| Santorini | 133 mi | 68°F | about the same | 11 in |
| Mykonos | 180 mi | 67°F | 33°F cooler | 16 in |
| Athens International Airport | 185 mi | 65°F | 36°F cooler | 19 in |
Summary
Elafonissi Beach is a beach in Crete. Elafonissi Beach is a beach known for pink-tinged sand.
The best time to visit Elafonissi Beach is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 52°F.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 185 mi away. Nearby highlights include Balos Lagoon, Santorini, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Elafonissi Beach?
Elafonissi Beach is a beach in Crete. Its coordinates are 35.2717, 23.5397. It lies in Europe.
When is the best time to visit Elafonissi Beach?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Elafonissi Beach, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Elafonissi Beach?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 185 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Elafonissi Beach?
Popular options include Balos Lagoon, 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 25, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
