Climate of Crete
(Greece)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 2 measuring stations in Crete.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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In 6 months the average temperatures are over 25 degrees. Pleasant water temperatures of up to 25 degrees even invite you to take a bath in the warm season. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from July to August. Nearly unattractive for tourists are the cold months from December to March.
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hours of sunshine per day
rainy days per month
Precipitation in mm/day
Water temperature
Relative humidity in %
Absolute humidity in g/m³ (approx.)
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Important cities in Crete
Crete is a part of Greece and has an east-west extension of about 220 km. From north to south it is approximately 60 km. The biggest cities are Irákleion and Chaniá. The local time is now Thursday, 9:27 pm.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irákleion | 137,154 | 35°19'40"N | 25°8'36"E |
| Chaniá | 54,565 | 35°30'40"N | 24°1'45"E |
| Rethymno | 29,907 | 35°22'1"N | 24°28'30"E |
| Ierápetra | 12,536 | 35°0'43"N | 25°44'32"E |
| Néa Alikarnassós | 11,886 | 35°20'23"N | 25°9'32"E |
| Ágios Nikólaos | 10,799 | 35°11'28"N | 25°42'55"E |
| Gázi | 9,721 | 35°19'31"N | 25°4'1"E |
| Siteía | 8,707 | 35°12'23"N | 26°6'26"E |
| Goúvai | 7,760 | 35°18'38"N | 25°18'48"E |
| Soúda | 6,729 | 35°29'14"N | 24°4'24"E |
| Moíres | 6,450 | 35°3'5"N | 24°52'24"E |
| Mourniés | 5,318 | 35°28'56"N | 24°0'45"E |
| Tympáki | 4,923 | 35°4'22"N | 24°46'7"E |
| Nerokoúros | 4,388 | 35°28'33"N | 24°2'24"E |
| Mália | 4,343 | 35°17'1"N | 25°27'45"E |
| Kíssamos | 4,236 | 35°29'41"N | 23°39'13"E |
| Ano Arhanes | 3,913 | 35°13'60"N | 25°10'0"E |
| Darátsos | 3,747 | 35°29'58"N | 23°58'30"E |
| Arkalochóri | 3,537 | 35°8'47"N | 25°15'55"E |
| Perivólia | 3,320 | 35°29'6"N | 23°59'39"E |
| Limín Khersonísou | 3,103 | 35°19'23"N | 25°23'34"E |
| Krousón | 2,811 | 35°13'50"N | 24°58'58"E |
| Neápoli | 2,809 | 35°15'23"N | 25°36'15"E |
| Anógeia | 2,545 | 35°17'27"N | 24°53'3"E |
| Georgioupolis | 2,483 | 35°21'44"N | 24°15'36"E |
| Galatás | 2,377 | 35°29'55"N | 23°57'48"E |
| Palaióchora | 2,372 | 35°13'60"N | 23°40'60"E |
| Zarós | 2,205 | 35°7'49"N | 24°54'15"E |
| Eloúnda | 2,185 | 35°15'54"N | 25°43'17"E |
| Agía Varvára | 2,167 | 35°8'14"N | 25°0'5"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.