Elounda, Greece: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Traveling to Elounda, Greece? If you're planning to go to Elounda, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Elounda
- Important essentials for Elounda
- Elounda in January: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in February: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in March: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in April: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in May: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in June: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in July: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in August: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in September: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in October: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in November: weather and what to pack
- Elounda in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to Elounda, Greece
Based on the climate and weather in Elounda, the best time to go is September. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Elounda, Greece
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Elounda, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one should be sufficient for most areas, but you should check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Elounda. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Agios Nikolaos visitors often do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Elounda, Greece by month
January
January in Elounda is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Jacket or coat
- Light gloves or mittens
- Warm pants or jeans
- Fleeces
- Socks
- Lip balm
- Standard footwear
February
February for Elounda can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleeces
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Light gloves or mittens
- Socks
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
March
If you visit Elounda during March, you might notice that it is cool.
Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Jacket or coat
- Lip balm
- Socks
- Light gloves or mittens
- Fleeces
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
April
April in Elounda is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Long skirts
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
May
If you visit Elounda during May, you might notice that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts or short pants
- Sandals
- Dresses
- Light footwear
- Skirts
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
June
If you vacation in Elounda during June, you may notice that it is hot.
Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Insulated water bottle
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
July
July is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Insulated water bottle
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunglasses
- Dresses
- Short sleeve shirts
- If you're going to the beach,
August
August is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Shorts
- Insulated water bottle
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Bug repellent
- Sunglasses
- Dresses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach,
September
September in this region is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Light footwear
- Sandals
- Shorts or short pants
- Sunscreen lotion
- Dresses
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
October
October in Elounda is mild. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Socks
- Dresses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
November
November in this region is crisp. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Pants or jeans
- Dresses
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Standard footwear
- Socks
December
If you are traveling to Elounda in December, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Fleeces
- Light gloves or mittens
- Warm pants or jeans
- Jacket or coat
- Socks
- Standard footwear
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