Best Time und Visit Crete
Beste Reisezeit Crete: Juni, Juli, August and September. Mo.at-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste Reisezeit 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 Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| März | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 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 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Crete compares mit 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 |
Beste Reisezeit each beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
What und pack, what und skip
- Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Crete is an island in Griechenland. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Aktuell sind es 6°C (43°F) in Crete mit teilweise bewölkt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 4°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 6°C und 12°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.1/10 – gute bedingungen.
Die beste Reisezeit für Crete is Juni, Juli, August and September. Das Klima ist temperate. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 24°C, während Februar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -0°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Athens International Airport (ATH), about 310 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
Kurz gesagt. Today is cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 4.5°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 1 PM und 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.6/10. 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.
Wetter in Crete jetzt
Quelle: Open-Meteo. Aktualisiert 5:15 AM, Okt 19 Ortszeit.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 15° / 9°
Nebel · 13% rain · wind 8 km/h
🌦️ 13° / 8°
Leichte Schauer · 9% rain · wind 6 km/h
Aktivitäten in Crete
Sehenswürdigkeiten, parks and landmarks in and around Crete.
Quick facts about Crete
| Typ | Island |
|---|---|
| Land | Griechenland |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinaten | 35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093) |
| Known for | Minoan ruins and long beaches |
| Ortszeit | 5:15 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Beste Monate | Juni, Juli, August and September |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Griechenland. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete jetzt?
It is currently 6°C (43°F) mit teilweise bewölkt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 96% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Crete?
Juni, Juli, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crete in?
Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The Ortszeit is 5:15 AM.
What is the nearest airport und Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 19, 2026 at 5:15 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
