Crete Klima and Average Vreme
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.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Kišafall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 6° | 0° | 152 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -0° | 154 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mart | 9° | 2° | 119 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 5° | 113 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 16° | 9° | 112 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| jun | 22° | 14° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| jul | 24° | 15° | 13 mm | ★★★★★ |
| avgust | 23° | 14° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septembar | 20° | 12° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktobar | 16° | 8° | 27 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembar | 12° | 5° | 48 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| decembar | 7° | 2° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Izvor: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Crete
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Crete compares uz 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 |
| Santorini | 141 km | 20°C | +10°C warmer | 279 mm |
| Mykonos | 250 km | 20°C | +9°C warmer | 404 mm |
| Athens International Airport | 310 km | 18°C | +8°C warmer | 491 mm |
| Acropolis, Athens | 319 km | 19°C | +9°C warmer | 544 mm |
Klima by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Najbolje vreme za posetu Crete
Go in jun, jul and avgust. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and decembar - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Crete
Today is slightly warmer than average for avgust. The forecast high of 27°C is 3.8°C above the 23°C typical for this month.
Kiša 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 jun do avgust.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- nedglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and decembar - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sažetak
Crete is an island in Грчка. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Trenutno je 19°C (66°F) in Crete uz vedro. Oseća se kao 19°C. Danas su temperature od 19°C do 27°C. Verovatnoća padavina je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - odlično — krenite sada.
Najbolje vreme za posetu Crete is jun, jul and avgust. Klima je temperate. januar, februar and decembar tend do be the least comfortable months. jul is the warmest month uz average highs near 24°C, while februar is the coldest uz lows near -0°C.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 310 km away. Nearby highlights include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Santorini and Mykonos.
Jednostavno rečeno. Today is slightly warmer than average for avgust. The forecast high of 27°C is 3.8°C above the 23°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 7 AM do 10 AM, 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.
Quick facts about Crete
Vreme map for Crete
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Animated layers by Vetary. 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.
Klima for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Грчка. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Evropa.
What is the weather like in Crete sada?
It is currently 19°C (66°F) uz vedro. Vlažnost is 61% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Crete?
jun, jul and avgust offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and decembar 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 10:47 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, Santorini, Mykonos, Acropolis, Athens and Acropolis of Athens.
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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoza and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvalitet vazduha 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 avgust 24, 2026 at 10:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
