Crete Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julio | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 23° | 14° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septiembre | 20° | 12° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Crete compares con 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 |
| Santorini | 141 km | 20°C | +10°C warmer | 279 mm |
| Mykonos | 250 km | 20°C | +9°C warmer | 404 mm |
| Athens International Airport | 310 km | 18°C | +8°C warmer | 491 mm |
| Acropolis, Athens | 319 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 544 mm |
Clima by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Crete
Go in junio, julio and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 25°C is 2.3°C above the 23°C typical for this month.
Lluvia 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 junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Crete is an island in Grecia. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Ahora mismo hay 24°C (74°F) in Crete con cielo despejado. La sensación térmica es de 22°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 18°C a 25°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.6/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Crete is junio, julio and agosto. El clima es temperate. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 24°C, mientras febrero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -0°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Athens International Airport (ATH), about 310 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Santorini and Mykonos.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 25°C is 2.3°C above the 23°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.8/10. 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
Tiempo map for Crete
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Animated layers by Vientoy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Crete
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Clima for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Grecia. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete ahora mismo?
It is currently 24°C (74°F) con cielo despejado. Humedad is 43% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Crete?
junio, julio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crete in?
Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The hora local is 10:53 PM.
What is the nearest airport a Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things a do in Crete?
Popular options include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Santorini, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens and Acropolis of Athens.
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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 21, 2026 at 10:53 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
