Greece largest island offers ancient ruins, dramatic gorges, and Mediterranean best beaches.
Weather Summary
18°C
Avg Temperature
5%
Rain Probability
27
Sunshine Days/mo
Best Time to Visit
The ideal months for sunshine:
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Monthly Temperatures
Things to Do
- Visit Elafonissi Beach
- Hike Samariá Gorge
- Explore Knossos Palace
- Boat trip to Balos Lagoon
- Wine tasting in Heraklion
Why It's Great for Sun Seekers
Crete has a long hot summer from May to October with some of the most sunshine hours in Europe.
Travel Tips
- Visit May–Jun or Sep–Oct for ideal conditions
- Rent a car for remote beaches
- Hike Samariá Gorge early morning
- Try Cretan olive oil and raki
