Crete Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| helmikuu | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maaliskuu | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| tou | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| kesäkuu | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| heinäkuu | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| elokuu | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| syyskuu | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| lokakuu | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marraskuu | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| joulukuu | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Temperate. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crete compares ja 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 |
Ilmasto by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Paras aika vierailla Crete
Go in kesäkuu, heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 10°C is 5.8°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
A 33% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in kesäkuu ja elokuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
Crete is an island in Kreikka. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 9°C (49°F) in Crete ja pilvistä. Tuntuu kuin 7°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 7°C ja 10°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - hyvät olosuhteet.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Crete is kesäkuu, heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu. Ilmasto on temperate. tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. heinäkuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 24°C, while helmikuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 10°C is 5.8°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 10 AM ja 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.4/10. 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
Sää map for Crete
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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 Kreikka. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Eurooppa.
What is the weather like in Crete nyt?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) ja pilvistä. Kosteus is 92% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Crete?
kesäkuu, heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu 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 12:22 AM.
What is the nearest airport ja Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto 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 lokakuu 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
