Crete Reizen Guide
Crete travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.
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Samenvatting
Crete is an island in Griekenland. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Op dit moment is het 21°C (69°F) in Crete met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 19°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 20°C en 28°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Crete is juni, juli and augustus. 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, Santorini and Mykonos.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for augustus. The forecast high of 28°C is 5°C above the 23°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, 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.
Kaart van Crete
Interactieve kaart met plaatsen in de buurt. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coördinaten: 35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093)
Weer in Crete nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 4:47 PM, aug 25 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 22° / 15°
Overwegend helder · 0% rain · wind 26 km/h
🌤️ 31° / 21°
Overwegend helder · 0% rain · wind 21 km/h
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 | 4:47 PM (UTC+03:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli and augustus |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Dingen om te doen in Crete
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Crete.
Beste reistijd Crete
Go in juni, juli and augustus. 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 en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Luchthavens near Crete
Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens International Airport | ATH | 310 km | Athens |
Beaches in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
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 Griekenland. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete nu?
It is currently 21°C (69°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 32% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Crete?
juni, juli and augustus 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 4:47 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, 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. |
|---|---|
| Kaart tiles | OpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 augustus 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
