Chania Town

Crete Weather & Climate: Greece

Climate by month across Crete, Greece, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Crete

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 (70°F) and 27°C (81°F).

Crete reaches its peak temperature in August, hitting 27°C (81°F), while February brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 13°C (55°F).

Rainfall in June, July and August is at its lowest, remaining under 6 mm (0.2 in).

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

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Chania Town Hersonissos Réthymno Town Mália Kíssamos Plakiás
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Climate map of Crete

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Chania Town 14°C (57°F) 27°C (81°F) 10°C (50°F) 24°C (75°F) 869 mm (34 in) 2,791 hours
Hersonissos 16°C (61°F) 30°C (86°F) 9°C (48°F) 23°C (73°F) 431 mm (17 in) 2,785 hours
Réthymno Town 14°C (57°F) 28°C (82°F) 9°C (48°F) 24°C (75°F) 639 mm (25 in) 2,791 hours
Mália 16°C (61°F) 31°C (88°F) 9°C (48°F) 23°C (73°F) 392 mm (15 in) 2,785 hours
Kíssamos 15°C (59°F) 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 24°C (75°F) 648 mm (26 in) 2,791 hours
Plakiás 14°C (57°F) 29°C (84°F) 9°C (48°F) 23°C (73°F) 586 mm (23 in) 2,791 hours

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