Chania Town

Crete Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Crete, Greece in July.

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Chania Town Hersonissos Réthymno Town Mália

Planning a getaway to Crete, Greece this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Crete in July

Crete, Greece is a region in Greece. July in Crete generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Daratso at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Tsoútsouros at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Tsoútsouros and 23°C (73°F) in Daratso.

For a closer look at conditions across Crete, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Káto Zákros with an average of 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to low rainfall in episkopi-heraklion with 5.3 mm (0.2 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Chania Town usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Chania Town enjoys approximately 375 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Crete in July

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Crete

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Crete, Greece?

Temperature range in Crete (July)

Precipitation variation in Crete (July)

Chania Town

In July Chania Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
343 hours
375 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chania Town →

Hersonissos

In July Hersonissos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
355 hours
372 hours
346 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hersonissos →

Réthymno Town

In July Réthymno Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
343 hours
375 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Réthymno Town →

Mália

In July Mália generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
355 hours
372 hours
346 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mália →

Kíssamos

In July Kíssamos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
343 hours
375 hours
360 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kíssamos →

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Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Crete in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chania Town 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Hersonissos 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Réthymno Town 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Mália 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Kíssamos 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Plakiás 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 2.5 mm (0.1 in)

Crete weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Crete, Greece in July?

Crete, Greece typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Chania Town average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Crete, Greece in July?

Average temperatures in Crete, Greece during July range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Chania Town.

Does Crete, Greece get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Chania Town averages just 3.4 mm (0.1 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Crete, Greece.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Crete, Greece?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Crete, Greece with overall perfect weather in Chania Town.

On average, the best time to visit Crete, Greece is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Chania Town. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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