Crete Weather Forecast
Crete weather: 74°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Crete
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 54 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Crete
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16-day forecast for Crete
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 64° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 65° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 69° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 67° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 68° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 68° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 60° | 2% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 53° | 7% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 52° | 1% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 64° | 8% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 64° | 4% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 60° | 4% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 57° | 7% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 63° | 4% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 54° | 2% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 54° | 0% | 7 mph | 8 |
What this means for Crete
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 4.1°F above the 73°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 63°F.
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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 74°F (24°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 43% and wind is 8 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 5:49 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 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
