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Crete from London
- Climate suitability
- 57/100for the year
- Best month
- July92/100
- 23.9°C · 414h sunshine
Ranked for sunnier and beach season in January: 35/100
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Last updated 2026-10-27 (UTC)
Located in Greece, Crete is a major Mediterranean destination known for its ancient Minoan history, traditional olive farms, and extensive coastline.
Crete offers a compelling mix of historical sights such as ancient palaces and Roman tombs alongside traditional farms, olive factories, and varied coastal beaches.
Crete holds a climate suitability score of 57.
The most recommended months to visit Crete are June, July, and August.
Why Crete?
Strongest in summer
July is Crete's highest-scoring month at 92/100.
23.9°C
mean July temperature
414h
July sunshine
15.6mm
July rainfall
- 2.9 °C warmer than London
- 85.4 mm more rain than London
- 102.6 more sunshine hours than London
Best time to visit
For Crete, the highest climate suitability scores are in July (92/100). That describes a typical month, not a personalised trip match.
Warmest month
July
23.9 °C mean
Driest month
July
15.6 mm
Sunniest month
June
406 sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Not available yet
Compared with London in January
Figures show how this place differs from London, using typical monthly weather for January. This is not a personalised trip match and does not include prices.
- 2.9 °C warmer than London
- 85.4 mm more rain than London
- 102.6 more sunshine hours than London
Flights
Example prices from partners. These are not live fares. If we do not have a recent price, it stays off this page.
Flights from London
Example price
From £168.00
Not a live price. Price from 2026-10-26 (UTC).
Travel period 2026-11
LON–HER. About 3925 minutes, from a partner timetable, not a Triplig estimate.
Indicative price from partner search cache, not a live quote. Check dates for a current fare.
Things to do
Beaches
KatalykiView on map →
AmoudiView on map →
Red Beach
Geropotamos beach
Παραλία Κατεβατή
Rethymnon Beach
Getting there
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
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Explore Crete
Places to visit around this destination.
Climate by month
Scores describe how suitable a typical month is. They are not a personalised match.
- Jan21
- Feb27
- Mar36
- Apr58
- May68
- Jun84
- Jul92
- Aug90
- Sept78
- Oct61
- Nov44
- Dec26
Best month: July · Climate suitability: 92/100
Show detailed climate data
| Month | Temp °C | Rain mm | Sunshine h | Sea °C | Score | vs London °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (selected travel window) | 7.6 | 146.7 | 235.8 | Unavailable | 21 | +2.9 °C |
| February | 8.7 | 121.0 | 248.1 | Unavailable | 27 | +2.8 °C |
| March | 10.3 | 104.4 | 304.3 | Unavailable | 36 | +3.0 °C |
| April | 14.3 | 52.4 | 340.0 | Unavailable | 58 | +5.0 °C |
| May | 18.3 | 69.2 | 378.7 | Unavailable | 68 | +5.3 °C |
| June | 21.9 | 30.5 | 406.2 | Unavailable | 84 | +5.5 °C |
| July (highest climate score) | 23.9 | 15.6 | 413.8 | Unavailable | 92 | +5.5 °C |
| August | 23.7 | 24.0 | 400.4 | Unavailable | 90 | +5.7 °C |
| September | 21.1 | 48.8 | 350.1 | Unavailable | 78 | +5.5 °C |
| October | 17.1 | 70.1 | 305.6 | Unavailable | 61 | +5.0 °C |
| November | 13.5 | 95.9 | 270.0 | Unavailable | 44 | +5.3 °C |
| December | 9.7 | 126.2 | 243.4 | Unavailable | 26 | +2.9 °C |