Beach Weather in Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Tan
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16°
 
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16°
 
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16°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
Sea
22°
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24°
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25°
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24°
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23°
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20°
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18°
 

Beach Weather Today in Vai Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 21° 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 2%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 42kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Vai Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:32 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 Vai Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 5%.

VAI BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 25th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 24° 23° 25° 27° 27° 26° 25°
2% 3% 2% 2% 4% 3% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 26th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 26° 24°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 27th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 24° 23° 25° 26° 26° 26° 23°
0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 5% 7% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 28th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 24° 23° 25° 26° 25° 25° 24°
6% 9% 11% 8% 9% 10% 7% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 29th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 25° 26° 26° 25° 23°
5% 5% 4% 5% 6% 6% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 30th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 26° 27° 27° 25° 24°
2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Wed 1st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 26° 27° 27° 27° 24°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Thu 25th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
3.3s 3.8s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s
Fri 26th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
44
kmh
50
kmh
45
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
32
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
1.7m
1.8m
1.7m
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
0.6m
0.9m
3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 4.8s 4.5s 4.2s 4.6s
Sat 27th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
1.2m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
4.3s 5.1s 4.7s 5.3s 5.1s 4.8s 4.6s 4.6s
Sun 28th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
20
kmh
25
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.5m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
4.7s 4.7s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.0s 4.0s
Mon 29th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
25
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
4.9s 3.9s 5.5s 5.0s 5.0s 5.0s 5.0s 5.0s
Tue 30th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.4m
0.5m
5.0s 5.0s 4.5s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 5.3s 5.0s
Wed 1st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
3.3s 3.5s 3.1s 4.6s 3.6s 4.6s 5.0s 5.2s
Thu 25th June
2:39 AM 9:39 AM 3:42 PM 9:22 PM
0.10 0.04 0.09 0.05
Fri 26th June
3:15 AM 10:09 AM 4:28 PM 10:04 PM
0.10 0.03 0.09 0.05
Sat 27th June
3:45 AM 10:36 AM 5:04 PM 10:36 PM
0.10 0.01 0.09 0.05
Sun 28th June
4:12 AM 11:01 AM 5:34 PM 11:04 PM
0.10 0.00 0.10 0.05
Mon 29th June
4:39 AM 11:27 AM 6:02 PM 11:31 PM
0.11 -0.00 0.10 0.04
Tue 30th June
5:07 AM 11:53 AM 6:30 PM 11:58 PM
0.11 -0.01 0.11 0.04
Wed 1st July
5:36 AM 12:21 PM 6:58 PM
0.11 -0.01 0.11
Thu 25th June
27°
0.0mm
30kmh NW
2%
Fri 26th June
27°
0.0mm
31kmh WNW
0%
Sat 27th June
26°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
2%
Sun 28th June
26°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
8%
Mon 29th June
26°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
4%
Tue 30th June
27°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
0%
Wed 1st July
27°
0.0mm
14kmh W
0%
Thu 2nd July
28°
0.0mm
26kmh WNW
0%
Fri 3rd July
28°
0.0mm
34kmh NW
0%
Sat 4th July
28°
0.0mm
31kmh NW
0%
Sun 5th July
29°
0.0mm
26kmh NW
0%
Mon 6th July
27°
0.0mm
18kmh WNW
0%
Tue 7th July
28°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
0%
Wed 8th July
28°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 1%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Vai Beach, Crete, Greece

Vai Beach, located on the eastern coast of Crete, Greece, is a beautiful and unique destination for a relaxing beach holiday. This stunning beach is surrounded by Europe's largest palm forest, creating a tropical paradise vibe that attracts visitors from around the world.

Beach Type

Vai Beach is known for its golden sand, which is soft and fine underfoot. The sand gradually transitions into pebbles near the shoreline, providing an ideal environment for marine life to thrive. This makes Vai Beach a great spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to explore the underwater wonders of this part of Crete. The water at Vai Beach is crystal clear and has a beautiful turquoise color, making it perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Beach Activities

The unique surroundings of Vai Beach offer plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained during their holiday. Some popular beach activities at Vai include:

  1. Swimming: The calm and clear waters at Vai Beach make it an ideal spot for swimming.
  2. Snorkeling: With its pebble-strewn shoreline and thriving marine life, Vai Beach is a fantastic place to go snorkeling.
  3. Sunbathing: The golden sand and warm Mediterranean sun make sunbathing on Vai Beach a popular pastime.
  4. Beach volleyball: With its wide stretch of sand, playing beach volleyball with friends or family can be a fun way to spend your time at Vai.
  5. Hiking: With the palm forest in close proximity to the beach, visitors can take advantage of the various hiking trails that lead through this unique natural landscape.

Accommodations

There are no large-scale resorts or hotels directly on Vai Beach, as the area is protected due to its unique palm forest ecosystem. However, there are several smaller hotels and guesthouses in nearby towns that cater to tourists visiting this stunning beach. Some options include:

  1. Cavo Plako Villas: Located in the nearby village of Palekastro, these villas offer modern accommodations just a short drive from Vai Beach.
  2. Olive Coast Suites: Also in Palekastro, these stylish suites provide a comfortable base for exploring Vai Beach and the surrounding area.

Areas to Stay In

When planning a holiday at Vai Beach, consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  1. Palekastro: This small village is located just a few kilometers from Vai Beach and offers several accommodation options, as well as taverns and shops for visitors to enjoy.
  2. Kouremenos: A quiet beach area near Palekastro, Kouremenos has a few accommodation options and is conveniently located between Vai Beach and the town of Sitia.

Beach Amenities

Vai Beach offers various amenities to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable and comfortable stay at the beach. These include:

  1. Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  2. Showers and changing facilities
  3. A beach bar offering food and drinks
  4. Lifeguards on duty during high season
  5. Parking facilities close to the beach entrance

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