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Things to do in Crete
Scuba diving, snorkeling and cooking classes and more, with the best month for each. Crete is most comfortable for sightseeing in March to June, September and November.
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Crete month by month
Crete weather by month
Averages for Heraklion Port, 2007–2024. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 60 (16) | 61 (16) | 63 (17) | 68 (20) | 74 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 83 (28) | 80 (26) | 74 (23) | 69 (21) | 64 (18) |
| Low °F (°C) | 51 (11) | 51 (11) | 53 (12) | 58 (15) | 64 (18) | 71 (22) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 72 (22) | 66 (19) | 61 (16) | 55 (13) |
| Rain, in | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 61 (16) | 60 (16) | 61 (16) | 62 (17) | 67 (19) | 72 (22) | 76 (25) | 78 (25) | 76 (25) | 73 (23) | 69 (20) | 64 (18) |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:31 pm | 6:02 pm | 6:27 pm | 7:53 pm | 8:17 pm | 8:36 pm | 8:36 pm | 8:10 pm | 7:28 pm | 6:46 pm | 5:15 pm | 5:09 pm |
Questions
When is the best time to visit Crete?
For walking around and sightseeing, March to June, September and November. July is the warmest month at about 83°F (28°C), and January the coolest at about 60°F (16°C).
What is the rainiest month in Crete?
January, with about 2.4 inches of rain. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Crete?
August, at about 78°F (25°C). It's coolest in February, at about 60°F (16°C).