The climate of Crete
What is the climate like in Crete?
The climate of Crete has an average yearly temperature of 24°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 16°C and rise to 31°C.
Annually, about 703 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Crete. Additionally, about 1,5 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit Crete is March until November. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Crete.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 152 | 90 | 81 | 39 | 27 | 13 | 1,9 | 6,2 | 16 | 69 | 76 | 131 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January
- Rainfall: 703 mm per year, averaging 59 mm by month
- Driest months: 1,9 mm in July, 6,2 mm in August and 13 mm in June
- Wettest months: 152 mm in January, 131 mm in December and 90 mm in February
- Snowfall: 1,5 cm per year
Climate table Crete
The climate table for Crete shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 11 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 152 | 90 | 81 | 39 | 27 | 13 | 1,9 | 6,2 | 16 | 69 | 76 | 131 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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Temperature by month in Crete
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Crete, Greece
Rainfall by month in Crete
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Crete, Greece.
Snowfall by month in Crete
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Crete, Greece.
UV index by month in Crete
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Crete, Greece.
Yearly temperature in Crete
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Crete, Greece, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Crete
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Crete, Greece.
Yearly snowfall in Crete
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Crete, Greece, measured in centimeters.
Weather experiences in Crete
The weather in Crete is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 12 visitors.
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Fresh mornings gave way to sunny afternoons. We had a few rainy days, but overall the weather was lovely!— This text has been automatically translated into English
In Crete enjoyed sun-drenched days in July. Perfect blue sky without a cloud, pleasant temperatures around 30 degrees. Ideal for beach and pool days. 5 stars!— This text has been automatically translated into English
Crete in December offered mild weather, with temperatures around 16°C. Although it was too chilly for swimming, there was plenty of sunshine. There were some rain showers, so not always perfect for outdoor activities.— This text has been automatically translated into English
Crete in January can be changeable. One day sunny and warm enough for a sweater, the next you'll be happy with your raincoat. Not the ultimate sun destination in winter.— This text has been automatically translated into English
Fantastic weather in Crete in May! Plenty of sunshine daily and perfect for beach lovers. Water temperatures are ideal for swimming. Couldn't have better timing for my vacation.— This text has been automatically translated into English
Crete in October was beautiful with daily sunshine and temperatures in the 20 degrees. Perfect for lying by the pool or on the beach and even still swimming in the sea. Highly recommended for an autumn vacation!— This text has been automatically translated into English
A perfect sun destination. Plenty of sunshine with summer temperatures. The weather was excellent for a beach vacation.— This text has been automatically translated into English
The weather in Crete in August was phenomenal. Every day there was bright sunshine and temperatures reached 35°C. Perfect for a sun vacation. Barely any clouds and no rain showers. Waking up to sunshine is just great!— This text has been automatically translated into English
There was plenty of sunshine for a pleasant temperature averaging 20 degrees. However, not ideal for swimming, the sea was still a bit chilly. Some cloudy days, but no major disturbances.— This text has been automatically translated into English
Too cool for beach days, but the sun was shining brightly. Swimming in the sea was too cold. Perfect for being outside and enjoying everything. Ideal for a sun vacation. Absolutely a 5 star experience. We had an average of 15°C, so too cool for swimming. There were sunny and gray days, but it never got really summer hot. The sea water temperature was too cold for swimming. Nature was already starting to revive a bit, which made for beautiful walks.— This text has been automatically translated into English
Crete in November was surprisingly pleasant. Although we had some rainy days, the sun shone most of the time with temperatures around 20 degrees. Not exactly swimming weather, but still great for sightseeing and relaxing at the beach.— This text has been automatically translated into English
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Average weather in Crete by month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Crete and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Crete, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.