Climate and Average Weather in 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 detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Crete, during the months of May, June, September and October you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 13°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

• The months of January, February, March, October, November and December have a high chance of precipitation.
• Crete has dry periods in June, July and August.
• December is the wettest month in Crete. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
• July is the driest month.
• The warmest month in Crete is August with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
• The coldest month is February with an average maximum daytime temperature of 13°C.
• July is the sunniest month in Crete.

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.