Weather in October in Crete
Planning a getaway to Crete this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Crete in October?
Crete is a region in Greece. October in Crete generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Chania Town at 22°C and warm in Tsoútsouros at 26°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Tsoútsouros and 19°C in Chania Town.For a closer look at conditions across Crete, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palekastron with an average of 19 mm to moderate rainfall in Daratso with 83 mm.Average sunshine
The city Chania Town usually sees around 194 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Crete climate page.
Where to go in Crete in October





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Crete?
Chania Town
In October Chania Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Hersonissos
In October Hersonissos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Réthymno Town
In October Réthymno Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mália
In October Mália generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kíssamos
In October Kíssamos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Crete?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Crete with overall perfect weather in Chania Town.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Chania Town. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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