Best Time do Visit Crete
Najboljši čas za obisk Crete: junij, julij, avgust and september. Mesec-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Najboljši čas za obisk Crete
Go in junij, julij, avgust and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Podnebje in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marec | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junij | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julij | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| avgust | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 20° | 12° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Temperate. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Crete compares z 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 |
Najboljši čas za obisk each beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 98 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
Crete is an island in Grčija. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Trenutno je 8°C (46°F) in Crete z oblačno. Občutek je 4°C. Danes so temperature od 7°C do 9°C. Verjetnost padavin je 38%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - dobre razmere.
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 cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 9°C is 6.9°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 11 AM do 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 8.8/10. Sunki do 98 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.
Vreme v Crete zdaj
Open-Meteo Updated 12:00 AM, okt 16 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 8° / 5°
Oblačno · 23% rain · wind 22 km/h
☁️ 10° / 4°
Oblačno · 3% rain · wind 11 km/h
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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 (46°F) z oblačno. Vlažnost is 95% and wind is 18 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 12:00 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
