Crete Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marts | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crete compares med 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 |
Klima by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Bedste rejsetid Crete
Go in juni, juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 2.4°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Crete is an island in Grækenland. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Lige nu er det 8°C (47°F) in Crete med klart. Det føles som 6°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 8°C og 14°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Crete is juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er temperate. januar, februar and december tend og be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 24°C, while februar is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 2.4°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 1 PM og 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Crete
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Land | Grækenland |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinater | 35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093) |
| Known for | Minoan ruins and long beaches |
| Lokal tid | 4:50 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august and september |
| Klima | Temperate |
Vejr map for Crete
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Explore Crete
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Grækenland. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete lige nu?
It is currently 8°C (47°F) med klart. Luftfugtighed is 63% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Crete?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crete in?
Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The local time is 4:50 AM.
What is the nearest airport og Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 4:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
