Crete Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| março | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julho | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| setembro | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| outubro | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembro | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dezembro | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Crete compares com 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 |
Clima by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Melhor época para visitar Crete
Go in junho, julho, agosto and setembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is slightly cooler than average for outubro. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.1°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
Chuva 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 junho a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Crete is an island in Grécia. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 9°C (49°F) in Crete com predominantemente limpo. A sensação térmica é de 6°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 9°C a 13°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 0%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 8.8/10 – excelente — pode sair agora.
A melhor época para visitar Crete is junho, julho, agosto and setembro. O clima é temperate. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. julho é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 24°C, enquanto fevereiro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de -0°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é Athens International Airport (ATH), about 310 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
Em termos simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for outubro. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.1°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 1 PM a 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.9/10. 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
Tempo map for Crete
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Grécia. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete agora?
It is currently 9°C (49°F) com predominantemente limpo. Humidade is 50% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Crete?
junho, julho, agosto and setembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crete in?
Crete observes Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00). The hora local is 5:39 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 outubro 24, 2026 at 5:39 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
