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Exploring Platanos

The city of Platanos has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Platanos include:

• Mount Ida
• Agios Georgios
• Palace of Phaistos
• Phaistos
• Caves of Matala
• Beach of Matala
• Sfendoni Cave

When making plans for your holiday in Platanos, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Platanos?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Platanos, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Platanos are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are January and December, whereas July and August have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 16°C and at night it is 11°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 247 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 68 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 23°C. Average precipitation for this season is 33 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 23°C and 13°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 207 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Platanos is 555 mm.