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Visit in July — score 93/100 · avg high 86°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 49° | 55° | 44° | 17 | 103 | 9.9h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 35 | 50° | 56° | 44° | 13 | 92 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 45 | 53° | 60° | 46° | 12 | 70 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 66 | 59° | 67° | 51° | 8 | 41 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 79 | 66° | 75° | 58° | 7 | 36 | 13.9h | High | Average |
| June | 92 | 74° | 83° | 65° | 4 | 19 | 14.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 93 | 78° | 86° | 70° | 2 | 6 | 14.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 88 | 77° | 86° | 70° | 3 | 10 | 13.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 80 | 72° | 81° | 65° | 6 | 29 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 70 | 65° | 73° | 58° | 8 | 38 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 51 | 59° | 66° | 54° | 13 | 76 | 10.1h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 27 | 53° | 58° | 47° | 16 | 102 | 9.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 63/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Crete (March, April, May) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 52°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 63/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 79/100.
Summer
- Score
- 91/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 68°F
- Rain days
- 3/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Crete (June, July, August) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 68°F, with about 3 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 91/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 93/100.
Fall
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 73°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Crete (September, October, November) brings average highs of 73°F and lows of 59°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 80/100.
Winter
- Score
- 29/100
- High
- 57°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Crete (December, January, February) brings average highs of 57°F and lows of 45°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 29/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 35/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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