Beach in Crete

Balos Lagoon Travel Guide

Balos Lagoon travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 60°F now🕔 4:08 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and October

Active alerts for Balos Lagoon

⚠️Mon, Nov 2: damaging gusts to 40 mph.
⚠️Sat, Nov 7: damaging gusts to 41 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 60°F (15°C) in Balos Lagoon with mainly clear. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 58°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 35%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - 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, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens and Acropolis of Athens.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is 6.7°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Balos Lagoon today at 9/10. 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.

Map of Balos Lagoon

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Balos Lagoon right now

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60°F
Mainly clear · feels like 56°F
Humidity75%
Wind10 mph N
Gusts19 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover42%
Pressure1006 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 20 mi
Air quality38 · Good
Sea temperature71°F
Wave height1.6 m
Sunrise6:44 AM
Sunset5:33 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 90%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:08 AM, Oct 29 local time.

⚠️Mon, Nov 2: damaging gusts to 40 mph.
⚠️Sat, Nov 7: damaging gusts to 41 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

⛈️ 69° / 61°

Thunderstorm · 56% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

☁️ 70° / 63°

Overcast · 30% rain · wind 16 mph

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 time4:08 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Balos Lagoon

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Balos Lagoon.

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.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
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May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 1.6 m.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Balos Lagoon

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH164 miAthens

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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 60°F (15°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 75% and wind is 10 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+02:00). The local time is 4:08 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, 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 October 29, 2026 at 4:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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