Beach in Crete

Geography of Balos Lagoon

Geography of Balos Lagoon: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 82°F now🕔 1:33 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and October

Geography of Balos Lagoon

Latitude35.5833
Longitude23.5833
HemisphereNorthern

Elafonissi Beach is 22 mi to the south, Santorini is 119 mi to the north-east, Santorini is 119 mi to the north-east and Mykonos is 161 mi to the north-east.

Map of Balos Lagoon

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Coordinates: 35°34′59.9″N 23°34′59.9″E (35.5833, 23.5833)

Quick facts about Balos Lagoon

TypeBeach
IslandCrete
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Coordinates35°34′59.9″N 23°34′59.9″E (35.5833, 23.5833)
Known fora turquoise lagoon in northwest Crete
Local time1:33 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and October
ClimateMediterranean

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 82°F (28°C) in Balos Lagoon with clear. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 80°F to 87°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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 6.8°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.

Climate in Balos Lagoon month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January61°57°3,5 in★★★★
February59°56°4,0 in★★★★
March61°57°2,6 in★★★★
April63°60°2,9 in★★★★
May68°64°1,1 in★★★★★
June76°72°0,2 in★★★★★
July79°77°0,0 in★★★★★
August80°78°0,2 in★★★★★
September77°74°1,4 in★★★★
October73°70°0,7 in★★★★★
November69°65°2,8 in★★★★
December63°60°4,8 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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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 82°F (28°C) with clear. Humidity is 44% and wind is 3 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 1:33 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 26, 2026 at 1:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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