Crete · WinterMonth summary
Crete weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Crete in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Not the best window: 43% rain risk and 8.7h of sunshine. June is much safer.
By trip type
Crete in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Crete sees 15°F during the day with 8.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 45°F | 59°F | 43% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ February | 46°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 48°F | 63°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 70°F | 20% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ May | 59°F | 77°F | 23% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 84°F | 14% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 88°F | 5% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 72°F | 88°F | 7% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 68°F | 82°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 75°F | 21% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 55°F | 68°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 48°F | 61°F | 42% | 0.1in | 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 January, Crete averages 59°F, 43% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -29%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Crete in January
Is January a good time to visit Crete?
January is an acceptable time for Crete (score 5.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Crete in January?
With 59°F max and 8.7h of sunshine, favour indoor activities — museums, spas, gastronomy.
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