Crete Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Crete compares met 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 |
Klimaat by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Crete
Go in juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is in line met the 16°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Crete is an island in Griekenland. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Op dit moment is het 12°C (54°F) in Crete met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 10°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 9°C en 15°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.4/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Crete is juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 24°C, terwijl februari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -0°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 310 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is in line met the 16°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 11 AM en 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 10/10. 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
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Land | Griekenland |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093) |
| Known for | Minoan ruins and long beaches |
| Lokale tijd | 9:26 PM (UTC+03:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Weer map for Crete
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Explore Crete
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Griekenland. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete nu?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 51% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Crete?
juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crete in?
Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The lokale tijd is 9:26 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 23, 2026 at 9:26 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
