Crete
A Minoan palace four thousand years old, a mountainous interior with gorges to walk down to the sea, and an island big enough that every beach doesn’t feel like the same beach.
The best time to visit Crete is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 09:09 (UTC+3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 76°F · rain 0.9in · 14.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Heraklion, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C59°F | 75mm3.0in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| February | 16°C60°F | 88mm3.5in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| March | 17°C62°F | 91mm3.6in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 20°C68°F | 31mm1.2in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| May | 24°C76°F | 22mm0.9in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| June | 28°C82°F | 14mm0.6in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 31°C87°F | 4mm0.2in | 14.3h14.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 31°C88°F | 4mm0.2in | 13.5h13.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 28°C83°F | 16mm0.6in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 25°C76°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 22°C71°F | 49mm1.9in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| December | 18°C64°F | 67mm2.6in | 9.8h9.8h |
Good to know
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Greek
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.
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