Crete, GreeceQuick decision
When to visit Crete?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–29°C in June
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (43%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachJuly–August — Elafonisi (pink sand), Balos, Vai (palm trees).
Samaria GorgeMay or October — 18 km, open May–Oct in dry weather.
Minoan & ArchaeologyApril–May or October — Knossos, Phaistos without the heat.
FamilyJune or September — sea 24°C, accessible gorges, no crowds.
BudgetMarch or November — open year-round, prices -50%.
Monthly climate data
Crete weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 7°C | 15°C | 43% | 2.9 | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.5 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 17°C | 33% | 2.2 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 21°C | 20% | 1.2 | 11.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 25°C | 23% | 1.4 | 12.7h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 29°C | 14% | 0.8 | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 31°C | 7% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 28°C | 15% | 0.8 | 11.4h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.1 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 29% | 1.9 | 9.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 9°C | 16°C | 42% | 2.8 | 8.5h | 6.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 25% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 9% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 22% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 41% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 14% rainy days and 29°C.
January is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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