Hot but mild summers and warm and windless winters are the main characteristics of the climate on the Greek coast. However, rainy seasons do occur in Agios Nikolaos. Despite the rather high temperatures in winter, they start in December, and then the sun is not a frequent guest in this area. Therefore, when the rainy season starts in Agios Nikolaos, you can forget about sunny days and high temperatures.
The waves of the Cretan sea are not violent and not high, as the city is hidden behind a series of reliable mountains, which do not let the cold northern winds. Therefore, those who can not swim can safely go to the resort.
Beauty and fauna Agios Nikolaos
The mild coastal climate favors a variety of flora and fauna along the coast of Agios Nikolaos. For example, freshwater crab, sea urchins, snails, octopus, cuttlefish, shrimps, sperm whales and even striped dolphins can be found among the aquatic life. The animal life of Agios Nikolaos is represented by local species of fauna: the Cretan wildcat, the Cretan badger, the Cretan marten and the spiny rat.
The vegetation of Agios Nikolaos is incredibly diverse due to the warm seaside climate. Daisies, daisies, irises, tulips, hyacinths, orchids, bells and cornflowers bloom here. Big trees grow - sycamore, cypress, firs, oaks, chestnuts. Just imagine how everything blooms and fragrances on the Greek coast at the beginning of spring!
