Crete weather for today, tomorrow and the next 14 days, compared across three independent forecast sources so you can see where they agree before you plan your day. Right now it is 18°C and partly cloudy in Crete. Tomorrow's forecast: highs of 21°C, lows of 19°C.
Sources: Open-Meteo, OpenWeather, WeatherAPI · Updated every 12 hours
CreteGreece
Updated 08:00 AM
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 18°
Forecast Comparison
See how independent weather sources forecast the same location right now.
Forecast agreement
Sources show notable variationTemperature range
17° – 19°
Rain probability
0% – 75%
Wind speed
11 km/h – 18 km/h
Temperature by provider
Hourly forecast
16-day forecast
Rain forecast
Precipitation probability: 75%Hourly precipitation timeline
Wind
Direction: W
Current wind
18 km/h
Gusts
27 km/h
Hourly wind
Daily wind
Weather alerts
No active weather alerts.
Weather map
Visiting Crete
Greece's largest island, with Minoan palaces, Venetian harbour towns, mountain gorges and a long beach season.
Best time to visit: May–June and September–October for warm weather with fewer crowds; July and August are hottest.
Landmarks & highlights
- Knossos
The Minoan palace site near Heraklion.
- Samaria Gorge
A long hiking gorge in the White Mountains, open in the warmer months.
- Chania Old Town
A Venetian harbour with narrow lanes and waterfront tavernas.
- Elafonisi
A lagoon beach known for its pinkish sand.
Local tip: The north coast can be windy in summer (the meltemi); south-coast beaches are often calmer.
Getting around: Buses (KTEL) link the main towns; a hire car is best for gorges and remote beaches.
Good to know: The Samaria Gorge typically opens from spring to autumn, depending on conditions.
Read the full Crete best-time-to-visit guide →
Crete this time of year
- Crete is usually about 2°C warmer than Tínos, 240 km away, in October.
- In Crete, October is mid-autumn.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
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Crete weather overview: climate, seasons and what to expect
Crete, in Crete (Heraklion), Greece, sits at approximately 35.34°N, 25.14°E and is home to about 634,000 people. This page compares forecasts from three independent weather providers — Open-Meteo, OpenWeather and WeatherAPI — so you can see at a glance where they agree and where they differ. The data refreshes every 12 hours via ISR.
Climate-wise, Crete has a Mediterranean climate: dry, warm to hot summers and mild, wetter winters. Expect the most heat in July (about 28°C by day) and the chilliest nights in January (around 12°C). Most rain falls in January, roughly 95 mm. The nearest places with their own forecast page are Rethymno (60 km), Chania (103 km) and Oia (127 km).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in Crete today?
- Right now Crete shows partly cloudy conditions at around 18°C (feels like 18°C), based on OpenWeatherMap. The chance of rain today is about 75%. Compare this with the other sources above for a fuller picture.
- What is the weather in Crete tomorrow?
- Tomorrow in Crete: expect a high of 21°C and a low of 19°C, with a 0% chance of rain. See the hourly breakdown above for more detail.
- Will it rain in Crete today?
- The precipitation probability for Crete is around 75% according to OpenWeatherMap. Check the Rain forecast section for the hour-by-hour breakdown and compare with other sources.
- What is the 14-day forecast for Crete?
- The 14-day forecast above shows daily highs, lows and rain probability for Crete from multiple sources; compare them to see how confident the outlook is.
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