When is the best time to go to Crete
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Crete, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Crete
Crete weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Crete are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 14mm | 6.5hrs | 10.7hrs |
Cold and dry weather often prevails in Crete during the month of January
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Crete.
January is in the winter in Crete and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Crete with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 20mm | 6.7hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Crete is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Crete.
February is in the winter in Crete and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Crete with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 56mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Crete is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Crete for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Crete and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Crete with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 67mm | 8.7hrs | 14.2hrs |
Crete's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Crete for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Crete and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Crete with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 104mm | 9.6hrs | 15.4hrs |
May is a damp month in Crete and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Crete for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Crete and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Crete with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 105mm | 11.3hrs | 10.7hrs |
The weather in June in Crete is characteristically warm and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Crete.
June is in the summer in Crete and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Crete with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 83mm | 11.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Crete is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Crete for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Crete and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Crete with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 88mm | 10.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Crete is characteristically hot and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Crete for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Crete and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Crete with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 95mm | 8.7hrs | 14.2hrs |
Crete's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Crete, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Crete and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Crete with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 55mm | 7.8hrs | 15.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Crete and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Crete, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Crete and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Crete with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 32mm | 5.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
The weather in November in Crete is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Crete.
November is in the fall / autumn in Crete and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Crete with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 23mm | 5.5hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Crete is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Crete for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Crete and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Crete with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Crete weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 14mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.7°C 33.3°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 105mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.3°C 68.5°F |
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