Crete · October
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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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
October is among the best months in Crete: only 4 rain days, 24°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 17°C at night (daily average: 21°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 58 mm total. Sea temperature is 24°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in October are ideal.
Nachsaison als Geheimtipp: Das Wasser ist jetzt wärmer als im Juni, die Strände fast leer, die Bergdörfer wie Archanes und Vamos haben wieder Zeit für ihre Gäste. Die Olivenernte beginnt.
Packing list for Crete in October
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Crete?
- Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Crete (Climate Score: 67/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Crete in October?
- In October, Crete sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 17°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Crete in October?
- In October, Crete receives an average of 58 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Crete get in October?
- Crete averages 8 sunshine hours per day in October — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Crete in October?
- Water temperature in Crete in October averages 24°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
