Red hot summers and mild to warm winters are typical characteristics of weather in Crete, which has a climate influenced by a Mediterranean weather system. The months of July and August are the hottest and rainfall is also at its lowest during this time. 

Summer in Crete

During the months of July and August, you can expect temperatures to be in the low to mid 30s, which many visitors may be inclined to find too hot. However, sun worshippers aren’t generally put off by this and the island’s beaches are typically full during these months. Things are somewhat cooler in June and September, and these are perhaps better months to visit if you intend on doing some sightseeing. Rainfall from June through to September is exceedingly low, if not non-existent, so you needn’t worry about storms curtailing your activities.

Winter in Crete

Temperatures in winter are very mild and you can expect daily highs of 15 ºC to 17ºC, which makes Crete the ideal place to head to if you are looking to escape the chills of a British winter. Rainfall is heaviest in the months from October to December, but even then, the rain is not significant enough to be a barrier to you enjoying your holiday.

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Crete weather is characterized by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The climate in Crete is a temperate, Mediterranean climate

There are significant differences between the coastal zone and the mountainous areas, as well as between the west and the east part of Crete, when it comes to the weather conditions.

– Coastal zone: Dry summer, mild winter. The rainy season starts in late October and lasts till March or even April. Snowfalls are extremely rare in the coastal zone of Crete, especially so in the eastern part of the island.

– The east part of Crete (Sitia area) is drier and warmer than the west part (Chania district). This is obvious in the vegetation. Chania is a lot greener than the desert-like Sitia area.  Crete Weather – Information on the summer & winter climate in Crete.

– The same difference applies between the north coast and the south coast of Crete, with the south coast being drier and warmer.

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Crete Villas is located on a hill and has a view of the green plain of Ayios Sillas and the wild beauty of the historical mountain Zeus (Giouxtas), and is an ideal resort for rest, relaxation and a pleasant vacation close to nature.

Crete Villas estate was or set out in 2001, and was based on the idea of the family to offer alternative holidays of high standard. As time passed it was developed to an agrotouristic unit of 50 acres that encloses 3 separate and independent villas with private swimming pools. For more information choose the category that interests you from the menu.

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Crete Apartments – Compare Vacation & Holiday Rentals

Find the perfect self catering holiday apartment in Crete with our free directory of short let Crete apartments. We charge 0% commission and all Crete vacation rentals include direct contact details for the owner/agent along with quality photos, detailed property information and more.

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Escape from the crowds – Rent a villa, house or a holiday apartment in Crete – Hospitable Crete Accommodation

Looking to escape from the crowds then we may just have what you’re looking for. Lovely places to stay on holiday for a week or two in peaceful locations. Enjoy the peaceful quiet of the countryside, a small village or perhaps the gentle bustle of a town, the choice is yours.
You can find a wide selection of Crete Accommodation to suit your needs.

Privately owned Crete villas are a popular holiday choice for families and couples wishing to escape the holiday crowds. Take a look at our range of villas available to rent in Crete, weekly and daily rates available. All are well priced, are in lovely locations and have private swimming pools.

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Crete composes one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide. The culture, the natural beauty, the warm weather during most of the year and the many and beautiful beaches are some of the reasons for the many thousands of visitors that visit Crete every year for their holidays. This site offers you incredible deals for carefully selected, reputable hotels in Crete.

There are many choices of lodging on Crete of all types, like luxury of simple hotels in Crete, rooms for rent, camping, traditional houses, youth hostels and village resorts. The services available are convenient and satisfy every need. Here you can find description, photos, contact information and region information about traditional hotels in Crete.

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