Balos Lagoon Weather Forecast
Balos Lagoon weather: 79°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 79°F (26°C) in Balos Lagoon with partly cloudy. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 78°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - 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 86°F is 6.1°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 6:06 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Balos Lagoon
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 78° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 80° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 79° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 78° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 80° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 78° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 77° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 77° | 0% | 25 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 77° | 0% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 76° | 2% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 78° | 0% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 80° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 79° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 78° | 0% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 75° | 4% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
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).
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Air quality and pollen in Balos Lagoon
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 91% 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 6:06 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 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 22, 2026 at 6:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
