Kydonia Κῠδωνία
Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kydonia is an ancient city, polis, and historical region in Greece. It is an archaeological site that is part of the Minoan Palatial Centres, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is ranked 66th among the most looked-up sights in Greece on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when average temperatures are 25 °C and 26 °C and rainfall is minimal. Other warm months include June and September, with average temperatures of 23 °C. The wettest months are January and December, which have average temperatures of 13 °C and 14 °C and rainfall between 132 and 138 mm, with rain occurring on about 12 to 14 days.
The site is 12 km from Chania International Airport, and it is located 276 km from Athens. Other nearby locations include the Olive tree of Vouves, 21 km away, and Samaria Gorge, approximately 28 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is January, with about 138 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 138 | 118 | 76 | 33 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 64 | 110 | 132 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
