Crete · July
Best travel monthPeak seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
MINMIN | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 17° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 9d93mm | 7d73mm | 4d38mm | 2d21mm | 2d21mm | 0d4mm | 0d0mm | 0d2mm | 1d12mm | 4d58mm | 4d50mm | 7d82mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
July is one of the best months to visit Crete — with 13 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 30°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 23°C at night (daily average: 27°C). With 13 sunshine hours per day, July is one of the sunniest months — 0 mm of rain over 0 days. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in July are ideal.
Strandsaison in Vollform: Elafonisi mit seinem rosa Sand und Vai mit dem Palmenwald sind jetzt ihr bekanntestes Gesicht — und am vollsten. Früh aufstehen lohnt sich: die besten Plätze und Fotos entstehen vor 9 Uhr.
Events & Festivals
- Heraklion Sommer FestivalJuli bis September
Über 130 Veranstaltungen auf Open-Air-Bühnen im historischen Zentrum von Heraklion: Konzerte, Theater und Tanzaufführungen an der Freilichtbühne „Nikos Kazantzakis" und am historischen Bethlehem-Tor.
Packing list for Crete in July
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit Crete?
- Yes — July is one of the best months to visit Crete (Climate Score: 98/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (13 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Crete in July?
- In July, Crete sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 23°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Crete in July?
- In July, Crete receives an average of 0 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Crete get in July?
- Crete averages 13 sunshine hours per day in July — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Crete in July?
- Water temperature in Crete in July averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
