Chania Town

Crete Weather in October

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

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Chania Town Hersonissos Réthymno Town Mália

Planning a getaway to Crete, Greece 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 to Expect in Crete in October

Crete, Greece 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 (72°F) and warm in Tsoútsouros at 26°C (79°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Tsoútsouros and 19°C (66°F) in Chania Town.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palekastron with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Daratso with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Chania Town typically receives 194 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Crete by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Crete - and find the best time to visit. (based on Chania Town)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November19°C (66°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Crete in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Crete.

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Crete, Greece?

Temperature range in Crete (October)

Precipitation variation in Crete (October)

Chania Town

In October Chania Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
194 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Chania Town →

Hersonissos

In October Hersonissos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
207 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hersonissos →

Réthymno Town

In October Réthymno Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
194 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Réthymno Town →

Mália

In October Mália generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
207 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mália →

Kíssamos

In October Kíssamos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
194 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kíssamos →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chania Town 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Hersonissos 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Réthymno Town 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Mália 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Kíssamos 23°C (73°F) 19°C (66°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Plakiás 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 50 mm (2 in)

Crete weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across Crete, Greece in October. The popular destination of Chania Town averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Crete, Greece during October range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Chania Town.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Crete, Greece during October, with Chania Town averaging close to 83 mm (3.3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Crete, Greece?

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

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Chania Town. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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