Crete Weather Forecast
Crete weather: 48°F, overcast. 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 48°F (9°C) in Crete with overcast. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 42°F to 50°F. Chance of precipitation is 83%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Crete is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°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, Mykonos and Acropolis, Athens.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 50°F is 11°F below the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Crete today at 9.4/10. Gusts to 36 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:27 AM, Oct 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 50° / 42° | 83% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 50° / 42° | 53% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 47° / 40° | 38% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 49° / 40° | 22% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 51° / 46° | 21% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 46° | 25% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 45° | 60% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 48° / 39° | 78% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 43° / 38° | 80% · 1,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 37° | 61% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 43° / 37° | 64% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 37° | 44% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 40° | 50% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 48° / 37° | 35% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 34° | 36% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
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 | 74° | 59° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 73° | 59° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 54° | 1,2 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, August and September. 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
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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 48°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Crete?
June, July, August and September 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+02:00). The local time is 12:27 AM.
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, 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 October 27, 2026 at 12:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
