Greece
Best time to visit Crete
For beach weather, the best time to visit Crete is June to September. For sightseeing in milder weather, try April to May and October to November.
Crete month by month
From daily weather for 2011–2025. Tap a month for the full picture.
- January16°WetCoolSea 17° · 11 rainy days
- February16°CoolSea 16° · 9 rainy days
- March18°CoolSea 16° · 7 rainy days
- April21°Good for sightseeingSea 17° · 4 rainy days
- May24°Good for sightseeingSea 19° · 4 rainy days
- June28°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 24° · 2 rainy days
- July30°Beach weatherSea 26° · 1 rainy day
- August30°Beach weatherSea 27° · 1 rainy day
- September28°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 26° · 2 rainy days
- October24°Good for sightseeingSea 23° · 4 rainy days
- November21°Good for sightseeingSea 21° · 5 rainy days
- December18°CoolSea 19° · 10 rainy days
Beach weather = highs of 25°C or more and fewer than seven rainy days. Good for sightseeing = highs between 18°C and 28°C and fewer than ten rainy days. Very hot = highs of 33°C or more. Wet = ten or more rainy days. Cool = highs below 18°C. How we measure
Quick answers
- When is the best time to visit Crete?
- For beach weather, the best time to visit Crete is June to September. For sightseeing in milder weather, try April to May and October to November.
- What is the hottest month in Crete?
- July, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
- When is the sea warmest in Crete?
- August, at about 27°C. It is coolest in February, at about 16°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Crete?
- January, with rain on about 11 days and 77 mm in a typical month.