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Best time to visit Crete
Based on 0 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Crete? Here's what to expect. Summers here run warm, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for July, August and June. Days run warm, with up to 13.4h of sunshine and very dry. If you can be flexible, steer clear of December and February — that's when conditions are least reliable.
Month-by-month weather
Crete in January runs very cold, averaging 4°C.
Crete in February runs cold, averaging 5.5°C.
Crete in March runs cold, averaging 7.8°C.
Crete in April runs cool, averaging 12.3°C.
Crete in May runs mild, averaging 17.3°C.
Crete in June runs warm, averaging 20°C.
Crete in July runs warm, averaging 22.6°C.
Crete in August runs warm, averaging 22.7°C.
Crete in September runs mild, averaging 19.8°C.
Crete in October runs mild, averaging 15.7°C.
Crete in November runs cool, averaging 10.5°C.
Crete in December runs cold, averaging 7.1°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Crete?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Crete, aim for July, August and June — Days run warm, with up to 13.4h of sunshine and very dry. This is based on 0 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Crete in July?
If you visit Crete in July, expect warm days around 22.6°C You'll get around 13.4h of sunshine per day and 0.4mm of rain — very dry.
What is the hottest month in Crete?
August is typically the hottest month, running warm — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Crete?
July is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 0.4mm per day. January is the wettest, at 5.5mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
When should I avoid visiting Crete?
If you have flexibility on dates, December and February are worth avoiding — colder temperatures and more rainfall make them the least reliable months for a trip or event.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 21.9°C | 10.8° → 25.1° | 13.7h | 0.6mm | 98 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 22.0°C | 10.8° → 24.6° | 13.7h | 0.4mm | 98 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 22.4°C | 11.1° → 25.2° | 13.5h | 0.4mm | 98 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 22.3°C | 11.2° → 25.3° | 13.3h | 0.4mm | 98 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 22.7°C | 11.8° → 25.3° | 13.0h | 0.4mm | 97 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 21.8°C | 11.4° → 24.7° | 12.7h | 0.7mm | 97 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 23.9°C | 11.9° → 27.5° | 13.1h | 0.3mm | 96 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 22.1°C | 11.8° → 25.3° | 13.0h | 0.9mm | 96 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 22.6°C | 11.7° → 24.9° | 12.9h | 0.7mm | 96 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 20.6°C | 10.6° → 24.3° | 13.7h | 0.7mm | 95 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 24.4°C | 13° → 27.4° | 13.0h | 0.4mm | 94 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 20.2°C | 10.1° → 23.8° | 11.8h | 1.1mm | 92 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 19.3°C | 6.5° → 23.6° | 12.4h | 1.1mm | 90 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 18.8°C | 8.3° → 21.5° | 13.5h | 1.3mm | 89 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 21.0°C | 10.6° → 24.3° | 12.1h | 2.0mm | 89 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 19.4°C | 8° → 23.4° | 11.6h | 1.5mm | 89 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 18.8°C | 8.9° → 22.1° | 13.6h | 1.7mm | 88 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 19.6°C | 7.4° → 23.8° | 12.4h | 1.9mm | 87 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 17.1°C | 7.1° → 20.2° | 11.0h | 1.1mm | 84 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 15.4°C | 1.9° → 19.9° | 11.9h | 0.7mm | 83 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 18.7°C | 7.8° → 23° | 11.2h | 2.4mm | 82 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 15.0°C | 3.7° → 19° | 12.3h | 1.5mm | 81 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 15.7°C | 4.4° → 18.7° | 11.8h | 2.4mm | 77 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 16.2°C | 6.6° → 19.3° | 9.8h | 2.0mm | 77 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 16.8°C | 7.2° → 19.9° | 12.9h | 3.3mm | 76 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 14.6°C | 4.8° → 17.1° | 9.4h | 1.3mm | 75 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 16.3°C | 7.2° → 20.2° | 9.9h | 3.1mm | 72 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 12.0°C | 0.7° → 16.5° | 11.7h | 2.0mm | 71 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 12.3°C | 4.1° → 14.2° | 9.4h | 1.9mm | 67 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 11.6°C | −0.5° → +16.7° | 11.0h | 3.0mm | 64 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 8.3°C | −2.4° → +11.8° | 9.5h | 1.9mm | 62 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 6.9°C | −3.1° → +12.2° | 10.0h | 2.9mm | 56 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 10.3°C | −0.2° → +14.9° | 9.8h | 4.0mm | 56 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 14.2°C | 5.1° → 17.1° | 8.4h | 4.9mm | 56 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 10.2°C | 1.7° → 12.6° | 8.9h | 4.1mm | 52 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 9.2°C | −1.1° → +13.2° | 9.3h | 4.9mm | 50 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 6.2°C | −2.4° → +9.6° | 8.5h | 3.3mm | 49 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 6.7°C | −2.7° → +11.9° | 9.6h | 4.4mm | 48 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 11.0°C | 2.4° → 13.7° | 8.4h | 5.3mm | 48 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 6.3°C | −1.3° → +9.1° | 7.8h | 3.2mm | 47 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 7.7°C | −0.4° → +10.3° | 7.9h | 4.0mm | 46 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 6.8°C | −1.1° → +9.2° | 7.9h | 3.8mm | 46 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 4.9°C | −3.7° → +9.1° | 8.5h | 3.8mm | 44 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 5.6°C | −2.8° → +8.3° | 9.0h | 4.4mm | 44 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 8.5°C | 0.4° → 11.3° | 8.0h | 4.6mm | 44 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 6.9°C | −2.5° → +10.4° | 9.1h | 5.5mm | 43 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 5.3°C | −2.8° → +8.5° | 7.3h | 4.3mm | 39 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 3.9°C | −4.5° → +7.5° | 7.6h | 4.1mm | 38 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 7.5°C | −0.4° → +10.5° | 7.5h | 6.3mm | 37 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 3.5°C | −5.6° → +5.7° | 7.3h | 5.6mm | 31 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 3.8°C | −4.9° → +8.7° | 8.1h | 7.5mm | 30 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 3.2°C | −4.9° → +8.2° | 6.7h | 8.1mm | 24 |
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