Crete weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Crete, Greece. Like most weather services, we show Crete at one spot: Irákleion, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 93%
- Chance of rain
- 13%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Irákleion weather
Is it raining in Irákleion right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Irákleion this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–24° and lows of 12–17°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Irákleion lately?
In the past 7 days, Irákleion had 4 rainy days and 19.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Irákleion?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Crete weather by month
When is the best time to visit Crete?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Crete is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (58°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Crete?
January is the wettest month, with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Crete?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Crete have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 88 mm (3.5 in).
How warm is the sea in Crete?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C (82°F) and coolest in February at about 17°C (63°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Oct.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Irákleion), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
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Weather can differ a lot within Crete: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.