Crete

What is the climate like in Crete?

The best time to visit Crete is typically April – November, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.6/10). Crete is warmest in July, when daily highs average 89°F (32°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 20°F (-7°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is February; the year sees roughly 31 in (795 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitApril – November — comfort peaks in September (7.6/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 89°F (32°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 20°F (-7°C)
• Wettest monthMay (5.5 in (140 mm))
• Driest monthFebruary (1.0 in (24 mm))
• Annual precipitation31 in (795 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromCrete 4ese, 8 km away (1893-2026)