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Crete Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Crete is a region in Greece. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Crete over the year. What is the best time to visit Crete?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Crete over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Crete in January
In January the weather in Crete ranges from mixed in Chania Town to good in Hersonissos. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C (55°F) in Agia Roumeli to 16°C (61°F) in Palekastron.
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in February
In February the weather in Crete ranges from mixed in Chania Town to good in Hersonissos. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C (55°F) in Agia Roumeli to 16°C (61°F) in Eloúnda. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Crete.
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in March
In March the weather in Crete ranges from good in Chania Town to very good in Hersonissos. March is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Agia Roumeli with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Agios Konstantinos with 18°C (64°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in April
In April the weather in Crete ranges from good in Chania Town to excellent in Hersonissos. The temperatures range from moderate in Thérison with 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Agios Konstantinos with 22°C (72°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in May
In May the weather in Crete is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Chania Town with 21°C (70°F) to high in Tsoútsouros with 26°C (79°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in June
In June the weather in Crete is generally excellent. The temperatures range from high in Chania Town with 24°C (75°F) to very high in Tsoútsouros with 31°C (88°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in July
In July the weather in Crete is generally excellent. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Daratso with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Tsoútsouros with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in August
In August the weather in Crete is generally excellent. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Daratso with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Tsoútsouros with 33°C (91°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Crete. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in September
In September the weather in Crete is generally excellent. September is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Chania Town with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Tsoútsouros with 30°C (86°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in October
In October the weather in Crete is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Chania Town with 22°C (72°F) to high in Tsoútsouros with 26°C (79°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in November
In November the weather in Crete ranges from good in Chania Town to excellent in Hersonissos. The average maximum daytime temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Agia Roumeli to 21°C (70°F) in Tsoútsouros.
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Crete in December
In December the weather in Crete ranges from mixed in Chania Town to very good in Eloúnda. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C (59°F) in Agia Roumeli to 18°C (64°F) in Palekastron.
Find more detailed climate information for Crete in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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