Crete · AutumnMonth summary
Crete weather in September
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Crete in September?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Visiting Crete in September is a safe bet: great weather, only 15% chance of rain.
By trip type
Crete in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Autumn in Crete is often underrated: 28°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit Crete.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Crete averages 28°C, 15% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
September vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Crete in September
Is September a good time to visit Crete?
September is an excellent time to visit Crete (score 9.1/10). With 28°C, 11.4h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Crete in September?
With 28°C and 11.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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