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Crete in October: weather, sea & travel advice

Crete in October is especially suited to city breaks, family holidays, active holidays and hiking and beach holidays. Days are around 23 °C (mild), and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.

Lagune mit rosa Sand auf KretaCrete · OctoberPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
23 °C
Night
20 °C
Sea
23 °C
Rainy days
6 rainy days
Sun
5 h/day
Humidity
72 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent83/100
City breakExcellent96/100
ActiveExcellent87/100
FamilyExcellent88/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
14
J
14
F
16
M
19
A
22
M
26
J
28
J
28
A
26
S
23
O
19
N
16
D
Rainy daysdays
9
J
7
F
6
M
4
A
2
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
6
O
8
N
10
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Crete in October?

Daytime highs average around 23 °C, with nights around 20 °C.

Can you swim in Crete in October?

The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).

Does it rain a lot in Crete in October?

On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Crete?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.