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 19:29 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
May · high 24°C · rain 22mm · 14.0h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Heraklion, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| 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 |
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When is the best time to visit Crete?
The best time to visit Crete is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Crete get?
Typical daytime highs in Crete are Mar–May 20°C (69°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (77°F), Dec–Feb 16°C (61°F).
Is Crete expensive?
On the ground, Crete is middling.
What sort of trip is Crete good for?
Crete is good for beach and sun holidays, food and drink, history and culture, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Crete?
The wettest month in Crete is March at 91mm (3.6in), the driest July at 4mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 41mm (1.6in).
What plug do I need for Crete?
Crete uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
