Crete Weather

Destinations  >  Greece  >  Greek Islands  >  Crete
General Reviews Things to do Weather
weather in crete

Crete Weather - Plenty of sunshine
Being the most southern of all the Greek Islands, Crete holidays enjoy plenty of sunshine and the longest of all the summer seasons in the region, lasting from April to October. With its temperate Mediterranean climate, the island sees hot dry summers, and mild winters, and remains a popular destination all year round.

Weather In Crete - Boasts the longest summer season in Greece
April sees temperatures of 18C, and over 8 hours of sunshine every day. Springtime is the ideal time to beat the crowds, and perfect weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. During May the temperature rises to 20C, reaching 22-24C in June and peaking at 27C in the peak season month of August, when the beaches of Crete are busy, and there is almost 13 hours of sunshine every day. The strong 'meltemi' winds that blow from the north through all of Greece grow very strong during the summer, especially during August, creating everything from gentle breezes to extreme gusty winds, but serving to lower both temperature and humidity.

Crete Weather - Mild winters with plenty of sunshine
The sun still shines between 9 and 11 hours during the months of September and October, with the temperatures remaining above 20C. Winter sees the start of the rainfall, with January and February being the wettest months, with lows of 12C and a minimum of over 4 hours of sunshine. There are significant variations throughout the island, with eastern Crete being very dry and hot, with an almost desert-like terrain, and the western side seeing slightly lower temperatures and a greener landscape. Temperatures also vary between the warm coastal areas and the cooler mountainous regions, which sometimes even snow during the winter.

search for crete holidays Search for Crete holidays

Email this to a friend
Click here to send this page to a friend
Crete holiday resorts
Adele
Aghia Galini
Aghia Marina
Agia Triada
Agios Nikolaos
Almirida
Amoudara
Bali (Crete)
Chania
Elounda
Fodele
Georgioupolis
Gerani
Gouves
Heraklion
Hersonissos
Ierapetra
Istron
Kalives
Kalo Chorio
Kamilari
Kamisiani
Kato Daratso
Kefalas
Kokini Hani
Kolimbari
Koutouloufari
Livadia
Loutro
Makriyalos
Maleme
Malia
Matala
Metochi
Myrtos
Palekastro
Paleochora
Panormos
Plaka
Plakias
Platanias
Prasses
Rethymnon
Sissi
Stalis
Stavros
Tavronitis
Vamos
Extras
Car hire
Holiday insurance
Back to Greek Islands holidays
Holiday Search Help
If you'd like any additional help with using our search, please view our help section by clicking the link below.
Free Email Newsletter
Amazing late deals and cheap holiday offers.
Enter your email

My Account | Customer Service