Crete Reizen Guide
Crete travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.
Active alerts for Crete
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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 9°C (48°F) in Crete met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 6°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 8°C en 14°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.7/10 – 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 slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 2.2°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 1 PM en 4 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.
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 1:56 AM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 17° / 11°
Mist · 13% rain · wind 12 km/h
🌥️ 16° / 11°
Mist · 15% rain · wind 7 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 | 1:56 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Dingen om te doen in Crete
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Crete.
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 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.
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 9°C (48°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 54% and wind is 8 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 1:56 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
