Island in Grčija

Geografija of Crete

Geografija of Crete: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 8°C now🕔 2:11 PM local📅 Best: junij, julij, avgust and september

Geografija of Crete

Latitude35.2401
Longitude24.8093
HemisphereNorthern

Santorini is 141 km do the north-east, Mykonos is 250 km do the north, Athens International Airport is 310 km do the north and Acropolis of Athens is 319 km do the north.

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Koordinate: 35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093)

Quick facts about Crete

VrstaIsland
DržavaGrčija
CelinaEvropa
Koordinate35°14′24.4″N 24°48′33.5″E (35.2401, 24.8093)
Known forMinoan ruins and long beaches
Lokalni čas2:11 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsjunij, julij, avgust and september
PodnebjeTemperate

Geografija by beach in Crete

2 beaches mapped in this atlas

Povzetek

Crete is an island in Grčija. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.

Trenutno je 8°C (47°F) in Crete z jasno. Občutek je 6°C. Danes so temperature od 8°C do 14°C. Verjetnost padavin je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - odlično — odpravite se zdaj.

Najboljši čas za obisk Crete is junij, julij, avgust and september. Podnebje je temperate. januar, februar and december tend do be the least comfortable months. julij is the warmest month z average highs near 24°C, while februar is the coldest z 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.

Preprosto povedano. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 2.4°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 1 PM do 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.

Podnebje in Crete month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulavgsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MesecAvg highAvg lowDežfallRating
januar6°0°152 mm★★☆☆☆
februar5°-0°154 mm★★☆☆☆
marec9°2°119 mm★★☆☆☆
april12°5°113 mm★★★☆☆
maj16°9°112 mm★★★★☆
junij22°14°9 mm★★★★★
julij24°15°13 mm★★★★★
avgust23°15°9 mm★★★★★
september20°12°31 mm★★★★★
oktober16°8°27 mm★★★★☆
november12°5°48 mm★★★☆☆
december7°2°130 mm★★☆☆☆

Podnebje type: Temperate. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crete?

Crete is an island in Grčija. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Evropa.

What is the weather like in Crete zdaj?

It is currently 8°C (47°F) z jasno. Vlažnost is 63% and wind is 7 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Crete?

junij, julij, avgust and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and december 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 2:11 PM.

What is the nearest airport do Crete?

The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 310 km away.

What are the top things do 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Zemljevid tilesOpenStreetZemljevid contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 2:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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