When to go to Crete?

Fabrice's tips, local guide
Fabrice's tips, local guide

Crete basks in a typically Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and rather mild winters. In the month of August, the thermometer can climb to 86°F and it is in January that it is coolest with an average of 59°F.

With a good level of sunshine and mild winters, Crete is a pleasant destination to visit all year round. In summer, although temperatures are higher, the heat remains tolerable thanks to the wind. It is in the southern part of the island where rain is least common that the wind (the notias) blows more. In the north of the island, there is a lot more rain. In the mountainous region of the centre, with its summits at more than 2000m, snow often falls, sometimes even in large quantities. Did you know? Cross-country skiing is practised in Crete with exceptional views over the Mediterranean.
For your stay in Crete, it would be best to make spring and autumn your first choice. You will therefore avoid the large number of tourists present in July and August and benefit from the very warm weather conditions ideal for swimming in unspoilt covers. You’ll also be able to discover historical sites or take a stroll along nature trails.

Below you will find all the climatic information to know when to go to Crete.
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Temperatures Heraklion

Jan Feb March April May June Jul August Sept Oct nov. dec.
Min temperature48°46°48°53°59°66°71°71°68°62°55°50°
Max temperature59°59°62°68°75°80°84°84°80°75°68°62°
Sea temperature62°60°60°62°66°73°78°78°77°73°68°64°

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Rainfall Heraklion


Weather Heraklion

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The weather month by month in Crete

Weather Heraklion in January

48 to 59°
Sea: 62 °

13 d/month
10 d/month
5 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In January, in Heraklion, temperatures range from 9 to 15 degrees. Rainfall in January: 77 inches, for about 19 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in February

46 to 59°
Sea: 60 °

14 d/month
7 d/month
4 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In February, in Heraklion, Minimum temperatures vary between 8 in the morning and 15 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 64 inches, for 22 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in March

48 to 62°
Sea: 60 °

18 d/month
6 d/month
4 d/month
2 d/month
1 day

In March, in Heraklion, temperatures range from 9 to 17 degrees. Rainfall in March: 62 inches, for about 23 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in April

53 to 68°
Sea: 62 °

19 d/month
5 d/month
4 d/month
1 day
1 day

In April, in Heraklion, l'amplitude des températures varient de 12 à 20 ° dans la journée. The weather is sunny and Pleasant. The average rainfall is around 21 inches, for 26 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in May

59 to 75°
Sea: 66 °

23 d/month
4 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In May, in Heraklion, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 24 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 11 inches, for 26 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in June

66 to 80°
Sea: 73 °

27 d/month
3 d/month

In June, in Heraklion, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 27 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 1 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in July

71 to 84°
Sea: 78 °

30 d/month
1 day

In July, in Heraklion, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 0 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in August

71 to 84°
Sea: 78 °

29 d/month
1 day
1 day

In August, in Heraklion, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 1 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in September

68 to 80°
Sea: 77 °

26 d/month
2 d/month
1 day
1 day

In September, in Heraklion, Minimum temperatures vary between 20 in the morning and 27 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 9 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in October

62 to 75°
Sea: 73 °

21 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
1 day
1 day

In October, in Heraklion, Minimum temperatures vary between 17 in the morning and 24 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 40 inches, for 25 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in November

55 to 68°
Sea: 68 °

15 d/month
7 d/month
6 d/month
1 day
1 day

In November, in Heraklion, Minimum temperatures vary between 13 in the morning and 20 in the afternoon. The weather is sunny and Pleasant. The average rainfall is around 69 inches, for 24 days without rain.

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Weather Heraklion in December

50 to 62°
Sea: 64 °

13 d/month
8 d/month
6 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In December, in Heraklion, temperatures range from 10 to 17 degrees. Rainfall in December: 89 inches, for about 20 days without rain.

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