Crete Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crete compares med 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 |
Klima by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Crete
Go in juni, juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 3.6°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Sikt is down til 0,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindkast til 53 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 53 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Crete is an island in Hellas. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Akkurat nå er det 11°C (52°F) in Crete med overskyet. Det føles som 9°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 9°C til 12°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 23%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Crete is juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er temperate. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 24°C, while februar is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 3.6°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.1/10. Sikt is down til 0,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindkast til 53 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
Vær map for Crete
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Explore Crete
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Hellas. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete akkurat nå?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 93% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Crete?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar 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 2:10 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 2:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
