Crete Weather Forecast
Crete weather: 48°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Crete weather in December
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 39 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Crete compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Crete.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | 88 mi | 69°F | +50°F warmer | 11 in |
| Mykonos | 155 mi | 67°F | +48°F warmer | 16 in |
| Athens International Airport | 192 mi | 65°F | +46°F warmer | 19 in |
| Acropolis, Athens | 198 mi | 66°F | +48°F warmer | 21 in |
| Acropolis of Athens | 198 mi | 66°F | +48°F warmer | 21 in |
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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 68% and wind is 7 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 10:57 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 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 28, 2026 at 10:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
