Crete المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| مارس | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أبريل | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| يوليو | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أغسطس | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| سبتمبر | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أكتوبر | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crete compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Crete.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | 141 km | 20°C | +10°C warmer | 279 mm |
| Mykonos | 250 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 402 mm |
| Athens International Airport | 310 km | 18°C | +8°C warmer | 487 mm |
| Acropolis, Athens | 319 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 537 mm |
| Acropolis of Athens | 319 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 537 mm |
المناخ by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
أفضل وقت للزيارة Crete
Go in يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 11°C is 5.5°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
A 60% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Crete is an island in اليونان. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
درجة الحرارة الآن 7°C (44°F) in Crete مع غائم. المحسوسة 4°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 7°C و 11°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - مقبول — خطط وفق الطقس.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Crete is يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. المناخ temperate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يوليو is the warmest month مع average highs near 24°C, while فبراير is the coldest مع lows near -0°C.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 310 km away. Nearby highlights include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
باختصار. Today is cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 11°C is 5.5°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 9 AM و 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Crete
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in اليونان. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in أوروبا.
What is the weather like in Crete الآن?
It is currently 7°C (44°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 83% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Crete?
يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crete in?
Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00). The local time is 3:11 AM.
What is the nearest airport و Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things و do in Crete?
Popular options include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens, Acropolis of Athens and Rhodes.
What places are in Crete?
Crete covers 2 places in this atlas, including Balos Lagoon and Elafonissi Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 27, 2026 at 3:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
