Crete Weather Forecast
Crete weather: 73°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Crete is an island in Greece. Crete is an island known for Minoan ruins and long beaches.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Crete with clear sky. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 61°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Crete is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Athens International Airport (ATH), about 192 mi away. Nearby highlights include Balos Lagoon, Elafonissi Beach, Santorini and Mykonos.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing 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.
Active alerts for Crete
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Crete right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:10 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Crete
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 61° | 0% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 62° | 0% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 62° | 0% | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 64° | 0% | 17 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌥️ Fog | 72° / 63° | 0% | 14 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 63° | 0% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 62° | 0% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 61° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 59° | 2% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 60° | 2% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 58° | 8% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 59° | 2% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 62° | 8% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 64° | 4% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 63° | 5% | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 55° | 3% | 14 mph | 8 |
Climate in Crete month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 33° | 6,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 31° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 35° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 40° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 56° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 75° | 59° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 74° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 53° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 46° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 41° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 35° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Crete
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Air quality and pollen in Crete
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Crete
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by beach in Crete
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Explore Crete
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crete?
Crete is an island in Greece. Its coordinates are 35.2401, 24.8093. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Crete right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 42% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Crete?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Crete, which has a temperate climate. January, February 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 10:10 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Crete?
The closest airports are Athens International Airport (ATH), 192 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
