Weather in Crete Island

• All Year
• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Temperatures

• The temperatures in Crete Island range from a minimum of 9.2°C in February to a maximum of 29.9°C in July.

• Comfortable temperatures are mainly experienced from May to October.

• The months of January, February, March, and December have cooler temperatures.

• Discomfort temperatures are nearly reached in July and August, but not reached.

Conditions

• Crete Island experiences a significant increase in sun hours from January to July, peaking in July at 13.4 hours per day, while precipitation levels are at their lowest during the summer months, particularly in July with only 0.27 mm.

• The late spring and summer months provide the most favorable weather conditions for sun-seekers, with May through August having the least precipitation and the highest sunlight.

• In contrast, the winter months see both lower sun hours and higher precipitation, with January receiving 1.7 mm of rain and only 4.3 hours of sunshine.

Astronomy

• In Crete Island, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 06:06, while the latest takes place in January at 07:27, indicating a progressive shift towards later mornings during winter.

• The sunset timing showcases a dramatic shift too, with the latest sunset at 20:35 in June and the earliest at 17:11 in December, highlighting the significant differences in daylight across seasons.

• Overall, the maximum day length in June spans 14 hours and 29 minutes, compared to the shortest day in December at just 9 hours and 49 minutes, illustrating the substantial variation in daylight experienced in Crete.