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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.2°C | 8.8°C | 63.8 mm | 12 | 7.9 h | 20 km/h | 17.2°C |
| Feb | 16.2°C | 9.2°C | 70.6 mm | 10 | 9.0 h | 19.6 km/h | 16.2°C |
| Mar | 17.4°C | 9.8°C | 74.5 mm | 10 | 9.9 h | 19.8 km/h | 16.1°C |
| Apr | 21.3°C | 12.3°C | 28.9 mm | 5 | 11.3 h | 17.7 km/h | 17.1°C |
| May | 25°C | 15.9°C | 25.5 mm | 5 | 12.4 h | 16.8 km/h | 19.1°C |
| Jun | 28.6°C | 20°C | 19.9 mm | 3 | 13.6 h | 16.9 km/h | 23.2°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 22.8°C | 4.1 mm | 1 | 13.3 h | 19 km/h | 27.3°C |
| Aug | 30.9°C | 23.2°C | 13.5 mm | 2 | 12.9 h | 18.7 km/h | 27.7°C |
| Sep | 28.6°C | 20.7°C | 22 mm | 5 | 11.7 h | 17.2 km/h | 25.4°C |
| Oct | 24.4°C | 17.2°C | 33.1 mm | 6 | 9.8 h | 15.9 km/h | 23.8°C |
| Nov | 21°C | 14.1°C | 43.1 mm | 8 | 9.1 h | 17 km/h | 21.7°C |
| Dec | 17°C | 10.7°C | 68.3 mm | 11 | 8.0 h | 18.5 km/h | 19.3°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Crete
Crete (Greece) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 19 °C. Daytime highs average 23 °C, while nights cool to about 15 °C. The destination sees roughly 467 mm of rainfall per year and 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Greece's largest island home to the Minoan palace of Knossos, the dramatic Samaria Gorge and beaches from Elafonisi to Balos — lively year-round.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 31 °C in July with only 1 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 13.6 hours of daily sun; the driest is July at just 1 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (12 rainy days), driest month is July (1).
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Frequently asked questions about Crete
When is the best time to visit Crete?
The best time to visit Crete: May, June, September and October – best in June (avg. 24.3 °C, 3 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Crete?
The warmest month is July with an average of 26.9 °C and daytime highs around 31.0 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 12.0 °C and night-time lows around 8.8 °C.
How many rainy days does Crete have?
January has the most rainy days with 12 rainy days. The driest month is July with 1 rainy day.
What is the sea temperature near Crete?
The water is warmest in August at an average of 27.7 °C and coolest in March at 16.1 °C.