Best Time έως Visit Crete
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Crete: Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. Μήνας-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Crete
Go in Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Κλίμα in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Ιούλιος | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Αύγουστος | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Οκτώβριος | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Temperate. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Crete compares με 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη each beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Crete is an island in Ελλάδα. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 9°C (49°F) in Crete με Κυρίως αίθριος. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 6°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 9°C έως 13°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Crete is Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι temperate. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Ιούλιος is the warmest month με average highs near 24°C, while Φεβρουάριος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is slightly cooler than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.1°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 1 PM έως 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.9/10. 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.
Καιρός στο Crete τώρα
Open-Meteo Updated 3:18 PM, Οκτ 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 13° / 9°
Ομίχλη · 0% rain · wind 7 km/h
☁️ 13° / 9°
Νεφελώδης · 3% rain · wind 12 km/h
Τι να κάνετε in Crete
Αξιοθέατα, parks and landmarks in and around Crete.
Quick facts about Crete
Explore Crete
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Ελλάδα. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Ευρώπη.
What is the weather like in Crete τώρα?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) με Κυρίως αίθριος. Υγρασία is 50% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Crete?
Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος 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 3:18 PM.
What is the nearest airport έως Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 24, 2026 at 3:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
