Crete Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Crete: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februarie | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| martie | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aprilie | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| iunie | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| iulie | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septembrie | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octombrie | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noiembrie | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| decembrie | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climă type: Temperate. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crete compares cu 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 |
Climă by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Cea mai bună perioadă Crete
Go in iunie, iulie, august and septembrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 18°C is 1.9°C above the 16°C typical for this month.
Ploaie 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 iunie și august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Crete is an island in Grecia. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Acum sunt 18°C (64°F) in Crete cu cer senin. Temperatura resimțită este 15°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 13°C și 18°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excelent — pleacă acum.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Crete is iunie, iulie, august and septembrie. Clima este temperate. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie tend și be the least comfortable months. iulie is the warmest month cu average highs near 24°C, while februarie is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 18°C is 1.9°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 4 PM și 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.8/10. 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
Vreme map for Crete
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Animated layers by Vânty. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Crete
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Climă for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Grecia. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Crete acum?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) cu cer senin. Umiditate is 54% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Crete?
iunie, iulie, august and septembrie offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie 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 6:28 PM.
What is the nearest airport și Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 22, 2026 at 6:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
