Beach Weather in Paleochora Beach, Crete, Greece

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16°
 
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16°
 
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15°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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22°
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Beach Weather Today in Paleochora Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 36kmh from the North West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Paleochora Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:26 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 Paleochora Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.7mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

PALEOCHORA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 14° 18° 20° 20° 20° 16°
0% 25% 83% 80% 52% 12% 14% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 20° 22° 22° 21° 16°
8% 7% 10% 9% 5% 6% 8% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 21° 22° 21° 20° 17°
5% 11% 10% 13% 85% 75% 81% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 18° 20° 21° 20° 18°
100% 82% 83% 75% 62% 83% 32% 54%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 20° 20° 21° 20° 17°
28% 30% 39% 79% 59% 85% 13% 42%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 20° 21° 21° 21° 17°
51% 14% 58% 25% 23% 23% 18% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 20° 21° 21° 21° 18°
12% 12% 23% 43% 86% 88% 85% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
36
kmh
36
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
1.6m
1.9m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
0.8m
0.7m
5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 6.6s 6.8s
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
6.9s 6.9s 6.8s 6.3s 6.2s 6.0s 5.7s 5.8s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
5.6s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.4s 5.5s 5.8s 5.8s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
5.7s 5.6s 5.6s 6.1s 6.0s 4.9s 4.7s 4.6s
Sun 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
1.0m
0.7m
4.6s 4.6s 4.7s 4.8s 7.2s 6.7s 6.4s 6.2s
Mon 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
5.9s 4.7s 3.7s 4.9s 4.9s 4.5s 4.2s 2.9s
Tue 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.5m
0.9m
0.7m
0.9m
3.5s 3.5s 3.8s 3.8s 3.8s 3.7s 3.5s 3.4s
Wed 20th May
5:13 AM 5:55 AM 8:34 AM 5:06 PM
0.05 0.05 0.05 0.02
Thu 21st May
12:49 AM 6:51 AM 10:41 AM 5:54 PM
0.05 0.04 0.05 0.02
Fri 22nd May
1:04 AM 7:23 AM 12:03 PM 6:34 PM
0.06 0.03 0.05 0.02
Sat 23rd May
1:27 AM 7:56 AM 1:07 PM 7:09 PM
0.06 0.03 0.05 0.02
Sun 24th May
1:54 AM 8:28 AM 2:01 PM 7:43 PM
0.07 0.02 0.05 0.02
Mon 25th May
2:21 AM 9:04 AM 2:49 PM 8:16 PM
0.07 0.01 0.05 0.02
Tue 26th May
2:50 AM 9:39 AM 3:36 PM 8:49 PM
0.08 0.01 0.05 0.02
Wed 20th May
20°
0.1mm
18kmh NW
34%
Thu 21st May
22°
0.0mm
11kmh N
7%
Fri 22nd May
22°
0.7mm
14kmh NE
42%
Sat 23rd May
21°
0.7mm
12kmh NW
71%
Sun 24th May
21°
0.0mm
10kmh NNE
46%
Mon 25th May
21°
0.0mm
11kmh N
27%
Tue 26th May
21°
0.0mm
9kmh N
52%
Wed 27th May
19°
1.3mm
17kmh NNE
65%
Thu 28th May
21°
0.0mm
12kmh N
28%
Fri 29th May
23°
0.0mm
11kmh NNW
9%
Sat 30th May
24°
0.0mm
21kmh WNW
2%
Sun 31st May
25°
0.0mm
21kmh WNW
4%
Mon 1st June
26°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
3%
Tue 2nd June
26°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
6%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 28%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Paleochora Beach, Crete, Greece

Paleochora Beach, located on the southern coast of Crete, Greece, is a perfect destination for those looking to enjoy a relaxing beach holiday. With its crystal clear waters and stunning coastline, it's no wonder that this beach is popular among both tourists and locals alike. Whether you are looking to soak up the sun, explore the underwater world or simply unwind, Paleochora Beach has something for everyone.

Beach Type

Paleochora Beach offers a mix of beach types. The main beach area features coarse sand with pebbles mixed in, while the eastern end of the beach has more fine-grained golden sand. The west side of the beach is rockier and thus offers better conditions for snorkeling and diving. The rocky areas provide an ideal environment for marine life such as fish and octopuses, making it a great spot for those interested in exploring the underwater world.

Beach Activities

There are plenty of activities to enjoy at Paleochora Beach:

  1. Swimming - With its clear blue waters and pleasant temperatures, swimming is one of the most popular activities at Paleochora Beach.
  2. Snorkeling - As mentioned earlier, the rocky parts of the beach offer excellent opportunities for snorkeling and discovering diverse marine life.
  3. Scuba Diving - Dive shops in Paleochora offer dive trips to nearby reefs and caves for divers of all levels.
  4. Windsurfing - Due to its location on Crete's southern coast, Paleochora Beach can experience strong winds which make it ideal for windsurfing enthusiasts.
  5. Boat Trips - Various boat trips can be arranged from Paleochora to explore nearby beaches or even go dolphin watching.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options available near Paleochora Beach:

  • Caravella Luxury Apartments: Located just 70 meters from the beach, these modern apartments offer self-catering facilities and stunning sea views.
  • Libyan Princess Hotel: This 4-star hotel is situated within walking distance of the beach and features a swimming pool, restaurant, and spa facilities.
  • Orient Beach Hotel: A budget-friendly option, this hotel offers basic rooms with balconies overlooking the sea or garden.

Areas to Stay In

There are two main areas to consider when choosing where to stay in Paleochora:

  1. Town Center - Staying in the town center allows for easy access to restaurants, bars, and shops, making it a convenient location for those who want to be close to all amenities.
  2. Beachfront - For those who prioritize being close to the beach itself, staying in beachfront accommodations will provide easy access to the sand and sea as well as stunning views.

Beach Amenities

Paleochora Beach offers several amenities for visitors:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  • Beachside tavernas and cafes serving food and drinks
  • Showers and changing rooms
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Parking available nearby

With its beautiful scenery, diverse beach types, and wide range of activities available, Paleochora Beach is an ideal destination for a memorable beach holiday in Crete.

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