Mount Kedros

Mountain Rugged Cretan limestone mountain overlooking Amari Valley

On central Crete, Mount Kedros features dry gorges, stone villages, and walking paths through phrygana shrubland. Hikers combine trails with visits to small rural settlements and local chapels.

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Mount Kedros
35.1822, 24.6179

Best Time to Visit Mount Kedros #

Mount Kedros on Crete is best visited in spring or autumn to avoid the island's intense summer heat and the wetter winter months.

Spring (best overall)
March-May · 10-20°C
Wildflowers and milder temperatures make ridge walks pleasant; nights are cooler but conditions are generally good for hiking.
Summer
June-August · 20-35°C
Summers on Crete are hot and dry-good for early-morning hikes but expect high daytime heat and very dry conditions inland.
Autumn and winter
September-February · 5-20°C
Autumn evenings cool down; winter brings more rain and cooler temperatures-some higher trails may be wet or muddy.

Weather & Climate near Mount Kedros #

Climate

Mount Kedros's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1051 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (208 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

208 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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