Cities in Crete — climate month by month
Compare 2 cities in Crete, Greece, across the year.
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| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion | 11.7°C53.1°F 99 mm3.9″ | 11.8°C53.2°F 76 mm3″ | 13°C55.4°F 69 mm2.7″ | 16.1°C61°F 29 mm1.1″ | 19.7°C67.5°F 14 mm0.6″ | 23.7°C74.7°F 4 mm0.2″ | 25.6°C78.1°F 1 mm0″ | 25.5°C77.9°F 1 mm0″ | 23.2°C73.8°F 14 mm0.6″ | 19.8°C67.6°F 57 mm2.2″ | 16.1°C61°F 72 mm2.8″ | 13.2°C55.8°F 92 mm3.6″ |
| Chania | 12.1°C53.8°F 109 mm4.3″ | 12.2°C54°F 89 mm3.5″ | 13.5°C56.3°F 70 mm2.8″ | 16.6°C61.9°F 25 mm1″ | 20.3°C68.5°F 11 mm0.4″ | 24.6°C76.3°F 2 mm0.1″ | 26.4°C79.5°F 1 mm0″ | 26.1°C79°F 2 mm0.1″ | 23.8°C74.8°F 13 mm0.5″ | 20.2°C68.4°F 53 mm2.1″ | 16.5°C61.7°F 79 mm3.1″ | 13.5°C56.3°F 88 mm3.5″ |
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Frequently asked questions
Which city in Crete has the least rain?
Heraklion is the driest city in Crete, with approximately 528 mm / 20.8 in of average annual rainfall.
Which city in Crete is warmest in July?
Chania is the warmest city in Crete in July, with an average temperature of 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
Which city in Crete is warmest in January?
Chania is the warmest city in Crete in January, with an average temperature of 12.1°C / 53.8°F.
Which city in Crete has the mildest year-round climate?
Chania has the highest annual average temperature in Crete at 18.8°C / 65.8°F, while Heraklion has the lowest at 18.3°C / 64.9°F.
Which city in Crete has the most sunny months?
Chania matches our sunny profiles (warm/mild with limited rain) for 6 months of the year — the most of any city in Crete.