Crete Rejser Guide
Crete travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time og visit, things og do and nearby places.
Resumé
Crete is an island in Grækenland. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Lige nu er det 14°C (57°F) in Crete med overskyet. Det føles som 14°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 13°C og 16°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Crete is juni, juli and august. 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 september. The forecast high of 16°C is 3.5°C below the 20°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 8 AM og 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.9/10. 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.
Kort over Crete
Interactive map med nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Koordinater: 35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093)
Vejret i Crete lige nu
Open-Meteo Updated 7:57 AM, sep 16 local time.
Weekend outlook
☀️ 20° / 13°
Klar himmel · 0% rain · wind 17 km/h
🌤️ 20° / 14°
Mest klart · 0% rain · wind 16 km/h
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 | 7:57 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli and august |
| Klima | Temperate |
Ting at lave in Crete
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Crete.
Bedste rejsetid Crete
Go in juni, juli and august. 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 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.
Lufthavne near Crete
Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens International Airport | ATH | 310 km | Athens |
Beaches in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Explore Crete
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Rejser Guide for related places
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 14°C (57°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 83% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Crete?
juni, juli and august 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 7:57 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. |
|---|---|
| Kort tiles | OpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 september 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
