Crete Weather Forecast
Crete weather: 65°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Crete
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 64° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 69° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 67° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 68° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 69° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 64° | 0% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 60° | 0% | 17 mph | 8 |
Weekend outlook
☀️ 79° / 64°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 13 mph
☀️ 81° / 69°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 12 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Active alerts for Crete
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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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 65°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 1 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 5:53 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, 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 22, 2026 at 5:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
