Crete Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avril | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juillet | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| août | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septembre | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octobre | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Crete compares avec 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 |
Climat by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Meilleur moment pour visiter Crete
Go in juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 12°C is 3.6°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
Pluie 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 juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What à pack, what à 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 janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Crete is an island in Grèce. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Actuellement, il fait 9°C (49°F) in Crete avec couvert. La température ressentie est de 7°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 9°C à 12°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 3%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 8.8/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.
La meilleure période pour visiter Crete is juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est temperate. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 24°C, tandis que février est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -0°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Athens International Airport (ATH), about 310 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
En termes simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 12°C is 3.6°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 11 AM à 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing 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.
Quick facts about Crete
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Grèce. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Crete maintenant?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 59% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Crete?
juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crete in?
Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00). The heure locale is 8:43 AM.
What is the nearest airport à Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 8:43 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
