Beach Weather in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

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16°
 
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17°
 
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19°
 
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22°
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Beach Weather Today in Agios Nikolaos

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 5%.

The winds will be side shore and very light at 8kmh from the West-Northwest.

Agios Nikolaos faces Northeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:07 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Agios Nikolaos

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.7mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

AGIOS NIKOLAOS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 13° 11° 14° 14° 13° 13°
8% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0% 13% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 11° 13° 13° 12° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 11° 13° 13° 12° 12°
8% 13% 42% 57% 51% 66% 70% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 11° 13° 13° 12° 12°
77% 85% 12% 9% 13% 78% 20% 21%
2.0mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 12° 13° 13° 12° 12°
10% 8% 8% 21% 43% 69% 74% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13° 14°
71% 63% 57% 6% 5% 6% 11% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 14° 13° 14°
11% 7% 3% 3% 15% 51% 77% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
6.5s 6.1s 5.9s 5.7s 5.7s 5.5s 5.2s 5.0s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
4.8s 4.8s 5.1s 3.1s 5.0s 5.0s 3.9s 4.0s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
4.1s 4.1s 4.0s 3.9s 3.9s 3.8s 3.7s 3.5s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
3.2s 4.0s 4.4s 4.7s 4.8s 4.9s 4.8s 4.8s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
0
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
4.7s 4.7s 4.6s 4.6s 4.6s 4.5s 4.5s 4.3s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
7.0s 6.8s 6.9s 7.1s 4.2s 4.3s 4.2s 7.1s
Wed 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
6.9s 6.8s 6.6s 6.7s 3.1s 6.8s 6.8s 6.7s
Thu 18th December
5:27 AM 10:31 AM 3:32 PM 10:36 PM
0.09 0.15 0.09 0.21
Fri 19th December
6:00 AM 11:04 AM 4:06 PM 11:07 PM
0.08 0.15 0.09 0.22
Sat 20th December
6:33 AM 11:37 AM 4:40 PM 11:40 PM
0.08 0.15 0.09 0.22
Sun 21st December
7:06 AM 12:11 PM 5:12 PM
0.08 0.15 0.09
Mon 22nd December
12:13 AM 7:41 AM 12:49 PM 5:44 PM
0.22 0.08 0.15 0.09
Tue 23rd December
12:48 AM 8:16 AM 1:34 PM 6:17 PM
0.21 0.08 0.14 0.09
Wed 24th December
1:24 AM 8:53 AM 2:28 PM 6:53 PM
0.21 0.08 0.15 0.10
Thu 18th December
14°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
5%
Fri 19th December
14°
0.0mm
5kmh NNW
2%
Sat 20th December
13°
0.1mm
4kmh ESE
47%
Sun 21st December
13°
2.7mm
8kmh N
39%
Mon 22nd December
14°
0.0mm
4kmh NNE
38%
Tue 23rd December
15°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
29%
Wed 24th December
15°
0.0mm
4kmh E
27%
Thu 25th December
15°
0.0mm
4kmh SE
32%
Fri 26th December
14°
0.0mm
5kmh NNE
0%
Sat 27th December
14°
0.0mm
6kmh E
7%
Sun 28th December
16°
0.4mm
18kmh SSW
73%
Mon 29th December
14°
0.0mm
3kmh ESE
11%
Tue 30th December
14°
0.3mm
14kmh NW
56%
Wed 31st December
11°
1.7mm
9kmh ENE
65%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 31%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Agios Nikolaos don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Agios Nikolaos, located on the stunning island of Crete in Greece, is a picturesque town that offers an idyllic beach holiday experience. Nestled on the shores of Mirabello Bay, Agios Nikolaos boasts a unique charm with its vibrant marina, quaint cafes, and beautiful beaches. Taking a holiday here allows visitors to soak up the Mediterranean sun while enjoying the crystal-clear waters and diverse activities that cater to all ages and interests.

Beach Type

The beaches in Agios Nikolaos vary from powdery white sands to coarse sandy shores and pebbly stretches. You can find spots like Kitroplatia Beach which has fine sand mixed with some pebbles, providing a comfortable setting for sunbathing and leisurely strolls along the water's edge. In contrast, beaches such as Ammoudi and Havania offer more of a coarse sand experience which some visitors prefer for its natural feel underfoot.

For those interested in snorkeling or diving, beaches with rocky outcrops or areas with submerged reefs are ideal since they attract a diverse range of sea life. Almyros Beach, for example, has areas where rocks meet the sea creating an environment ripe for underwater exploration.

Beach Activities

  • Swimming: The clear waters are perfect for swimming, offering refreshment from the heat.
  • Snorkeling: The rocky sections of some beaches provide great spots to observe marine life.
  • Sunbathing: With ample sunshine and warm weather, lounging on the beach is a popular activity.
  • Water Sports: Many beaches offer facilities for water sports such as windsurfing or paddleboarding.
  • Boat Tours: Explore Mirabello Bay by joining one of the many boat tours available from Agios Nikolaos Marina.
  • Beach Volleyball: Some beaches have dedicated areas where you can enjoy playing volleyball with friends or family.

Accommodations

Agios Nikolaos is home to several beachfront resorts and hotels catering to various preferences and budgets. Here are a few recommendations:

  • St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas: A luxurious option offering private beach access and high-end amenities.
  • Miramare Resort & Spa: Ideal for those seeking both relaxation by the beach and spa treatments.
  • Minos Beach Art Hotel: A boutique hotel with a focus on art that provides direct access to a serene waterfront.

Areas to Stay In

When considering where to stay in Agios Nikolaos:

  • Central Agios Nikolaos: For easy access to local shops, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
  • Elounda: A nearby area known for its luxury resorts and breathtaking views of Spinalonga Island.
  • Vathi Beach Area: If you're looking for tranquility away from the busier central areas but still close enough to enjoy their amenities.

Beach Amenities

Most developed beaches in Agios Nikolaos offer various amenities designed to enhance your beach experience:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas
  • Shower facilities
  • Changing rooms
  • Nearby cafes and tavernas
  • Lifeguard services during peak season
  • Water sports equipment rental stations

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