Crete Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júlí | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 23° | 15° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crete compares með 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 | 404 mm |
| Athens International Airport | 310 km | 18°C | +8°C warmer | 490 mm |
| Acropolis, Athens | 319 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 542 mm |
| Acropolis of Athens | 319 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 542 mm |
Loftslag by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Crete
Go in júní, júlí and ágúst. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 19°C is in line með the 20°C typical for this month.
A 40% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Vindhviður til 61 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 61 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Crete is an island in Grikkland. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Núna er hitinn 19°C (65°F) in Crete með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 18°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 14°C til 19°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 40%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Crete is júní, júlí and ágúst. Loftslagið er temperate. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 24°C, while febrúar is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 19°C is in line með the 20°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 11 AM til 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.8/10. Vindhviður til 61 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
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 Grikkland. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Crete núna?
It is currently 19°C (65°F) með skýjað. Raki is 54% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Crete?
júní, júlí and ágúst offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 11:27 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 september 15, 2026 at 11:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
