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.
Mount Kedros at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 48
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 1° - 7° | -1° | 208 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 1° - 7° | 0° | 162 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 9° | 2° | 129 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 12° | 6° | 67 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 37 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 16 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 24° | 19° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 24° | 19° | 6 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 21° | 17° | 26 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 16° | 13° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 5° - 12° | 6° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 3° - 8° | 1° | 170 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |