Best Time to Visit Crete
Best time to visit Crete: June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Crete
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 33° | 6,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 31° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 35° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 40° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 56° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 74° | 59° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 73° | 59° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 54° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 61° | 46° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 41° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 35° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Crete compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Crete.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | 88 mi | 69°F | +50°F warmer | 11 in |
| Mykonos | 155 mi | 67°F | +48°F warmer | 16 in |
| Athens International Airport | 192 mi | 65°F | +46°F warmer | 19 in |
| Acropolis, Athens | 198 mi | 66°F | +48°F warmer | 21 in |
| Acropolis of Athens | 198 mi | 66°F | +48°F warmer | 21 in |
Best time to visit each beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to 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 January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Crete is an island in Greece. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Crete with overcast. It feels like 40°F. Today runs from 44°F to 51°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Crete is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 192 mi away. Nearby highlights include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 51°F is 9.9°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 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.
Weather in Crete right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:35 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 51° / 46°
Overcast · 34% rain · wind 10 mph
🌦️ 50° / 45°
Light rain · 28% rain · wind 15 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Greece. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Crete right now?
It is currently 44°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Crete?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December 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 6:35 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 192 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 27, 2026 at 6:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
