Climate Chart of Crete, Greece

Climate overview

Temperature

Monthly mean temperatures are coolest in January, at 11.6 °C, and warmest in August, at 26.6 °C. These are averages for each month, not daytime highs, so they describe the broader temperature pattern rather than the peak warmth visitors might experience on an individual day. Across the calendar-month means, the unweighted mean is 18.8 °C. It offers a single broad reference for the period, but does not represent a day-weighted annual average or show how temperatures vary from day to day.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall reaches its monthly high in February, at 2.84 mm/day, while its monthly low is in July, at 0.14 mm/day. These figures are daily averages, not monthly totals; the lower mean identifies a useful option for visitors prioritising less average rainfall, but does not guarantee dry days or indicate how often rain occurs. The unweighted mean across monthly daily-rainfall averages is 1.34 mm/day. It provides an overall reference, while the contrast between months is more useful for anticipating when rain preparation may matter.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine is highest in June, at 13.07 hours/day, and lowest in December, at 7.59 hours/day. The highest monthly average can help visitors planning outdoor sightseeing weigh the prospect of more sunshine, while the lower figure signals less average sunshine; neither measures daylight length or guarantees conditions on a particular day. The unweighted mean of the monthly sunshine averages is 10.42 hours/day per day. Treat it as a broad period summary rather than a promise of consistent sunshine throughout a visit.

Snow

Mean daily snowfall is highest in February, at 0.55 mm/day, and the unweighted mean across monthly averages is 0.09 mm/day per day. These are recorded average amounts, not evidence of how many days have snow, snow depth or snow cover, and they do not establish whether skiing conditions are available.