Island in Ελλάδα

Crete Ταξίδια Guide

Crete travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time έως visit, things έως do and nearby places.

☁️ 9°C now🕔 4:58 AM local📅 Best: Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος

Active alerts for Crete

⚠️Πεμ, Οκτ 29: damaging gusts έως 65 km/h.
⚠️Σαβ, Οκτ 31: damaging gusts έως 76 km/h.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Περίληψη

Crete is an island in Ελλάδα. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.

Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 9°C (48°F) in Crete με Νεφελώδης. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 7°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 5°C έως 10°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 83%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - Μέτριες — σχεδιάστε ανάλογα με τον καιρό.

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 cooler than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 10°C is 6.1°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.4/10. Ριπές έως 58 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.

Χάρτης Crete

Interactive map με nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Συντεταγμένες: 35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093)

Καιρός στο Crete τώρα

☁️
9°C
Νεφελώδης · feels like 7°C
Υγρασία88%
Άνεμος10 km/h S
Ριπές41 km/h
Δείκτης UV0 · Χαμηλό
Νεφοκάλυψη100%
Πίεση842 hPa
ΟρατότηταExcellent · 35 km
Ποιότητα αέρα32 · Good
Θερμοκρασία θάλασσας22°C
Ύψος κυμάτων0.5 m
Ανατολή6:36 AM
Δύση5:32 PM
Σελήνη🌕 Full moon · 100%

Open-Meteo Updated 4:58 AM, Οκτ 26 local time.

⚠️Πεμ, Οκτ 29: damaging gusts έως 65 km/h.
⚠️Σαβ, Οκτ 31: damaging gusts έως 76 km/h.

Weekend outlook

Σαβurday, Οκτ 31

☁️ 10° / 8°

Νεφελώδης · 25% rain · wind 19 km/h

Κυρday, Νοέ 1

⛅ 13° / 7°

Μερική συννεφιά · 60% rain · wind 15 km/h

Quick facts about Crete

ΤύποςIsland
ΧώραΕλλάδα
ΉπειροςΕυρώπη
Συντεταγμένες35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093)
Known forMinoan ruins and long beaches
Τοπική ώρα4:58 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsΙούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος
ΚλίμαTemperate

Τι να κάνετε in Crete

Αξιοθέατα, parks and landmarks in and around Crete.

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.

Ιανουάριος★★☆☆☆
Φεβρουάριος★★☆☆☆
Μάρτιος★★☆☆☆
Απρίλιος★★★☆☆
Μάι★★★★☆
Ιούνιος★★★★★
Ιούλιος★★★★★
Αύγουστος★★★★★
Σεπτέμβριος★★★★★
Οκτώβριος★★★★☆
Νοέμβριος★★★☆☆
Δεκέμβριος★★☆☆☆

What έως pack, what έως skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 58 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.

Αεροδρόμια near Crete

Closest airports με IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Athens International AirportATH310 kmAthens

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.

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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 (48°F) με Νεφελώδης. Υγρασία is 88% and wind is 10 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+02:00). The local time is 4:58 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Χάρτης tilesOpenStreetΧάρτης contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 26, 2026 at 4:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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