Best time to visit Crete

Average monthly temperatures

Crete has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters.
If you’re a sunseeker the best time to visit Crete is between June and September.
The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 32 C and an average low of 22 C.
The coolest month of the year is January with an average daily maximum of 14 C and an average low of 7 C.

Sunshine and rainfall

The driest month is July with 0 mm of rainfall and 31 perfect sunny days. The wettest month is January with 60 mm of rain over 5 days.

Best time to be on the beach

You should be able to enjoy the beach with sea temperatures averaging 23 C or above from June to October.