Island in Greece

Crete Weather Forecast

Crete weather: 54°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 54°F now🕔 8:03 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Air quality and pollen in Crete

51
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.512.8 µg/m³
PM1037.6 µg/m³
Ozone58 µg/m³
NO₂1 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassNone
MugwortNone
OliveNone
RagweedNone

Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Crete right now

🌙
54°F
Clear · feels like 50°F
Humidity51%
Wind2 mph SW
Gusts19 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure850 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 27 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sea temperature73°F
Wave height0.9 m
Sunrise7:33 AM
Sunset6:36 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 89%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:03 PM, Oct 23 local time.

⚠️Wed, Oct 28: damaging gusts to 49 mph.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: damaging gusts to 50 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: heavy rain, 1,9 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: damaging gusts to 49 mph.

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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 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 51% and wind is 2 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+03:00). The local time is 8:03 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, 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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