Island, Greece
Crete weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Crete
May–June and September–October are warm for beaches and hiking. July–August is hot and busy; winter is mild but rainy with many closures.
Crete weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan15°88 mm
- Feb15°75 mm
- Mar16°42 mm
- Apr19°22 mm
- May23°15 mm
- Jun26°5 mm
- Jul28°2 mm
- Aug28°4 mm
- Sep26°18 mm
- Oct23°46 mm
- Nov20°58 mm
- Dec16°86 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C58°F | 12°C53°F | 88 mm | 76% | Cool |
| February | 15°C58°F | 12°C53°F | 75 mm | 76% | Cool |
| March | 16°C62°F | 13°C55°F | 42 mm | 75% | Cool |
| April | 19°C66°F | 15°C58°F | 22 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C73°F | 18°C64°F | 15 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| June | 26°C79°F | 22°C71°F | 5 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C83°F | 24°C76°F | 2 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C83°F | 25°C76°F | 4 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C80°F | 23°C73°F | 18 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| October | 23°C74°F | 20°C68°F | 46 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| November | 20°C67°F | 17°C62°F | 58 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| December | 16°C61°F | 14°C56°F | 86 mm | 75% | Cool |
Best months across Greece
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Santorini | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Mykonos | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (25°C) |
| Crete | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Rhodes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Corfu | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Thessaloniki | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Naxos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Paros | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Zakynthos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Chania | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Milos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Kos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Kefalonia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Meteora | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Halkidiki | Jun–Sep | Jul (29°C) |
| Ios | Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Lefkada | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (31°C) |
| Nafplio | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Skiathos | Jun–Jul, Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Hydra | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Peloponnese | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (33°C) |
| Thassos | Jun–Jul, Sep | Aug (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Crete?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are warm for beaches and hiking. July–August is hot and busy; winter is mild but rainy with many closures.
When is the rainy season in Crete?
Rain peaks in January with about 88 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Crete?
August, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).
How cold does Crete get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 12°C (53°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.