Climate and Weather of Crete, Greece

In Greece you have several regions, one of which is called Crete. The most popular city in this region is Chania Town, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Crete. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Crete, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C and 27°C.

Crete reaches its peak temperature in August, hitting 27°C, while February brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 13°C.

Rainfall in June, July and August is at its lowest, remaining under 6 mm.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Crete, Greece?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.