Weather in Crete - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Crete, Greece: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Crete
today☀️ 20°night 15°
Sun☀️ 22°night 15°
Mon☀️ 26°night 16°
Tue☀️ 21°night 13°
Wed☀️ 21°night 14°
Thu☀️ 20°night 13°
Fri☀️ 20°night 13°
Sat☀️ 21°💧 0.6 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Crete, the forecast high is 22°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 31°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 100% of similar days.

20°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–31°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–31°C
cooler than 100% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
26°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–31°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
21°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
21°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
20°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
20°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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15°28°40° 1981: 27°C1982: 28°C1983: 27°C1984: 29°C1985: 28°C1986: 27°C1987: 28°C1988: 28°C1989: 29°C1990: 29°C1991: 26°C1992: 26°C1993: 28°C1994: 30°C1995: 29°C1996: 27°C1997: 27°C1998: 29°C1999: 29°C2000: 29°C2001: 28°C2002: 27°C2003: 27°C2004: 25°C2005: 27°C2006: 29°C2007: 27°C2008: 30°C2009: 28°C2010: 30°C2011: 30°C2012: 29°C2013: 29°C2014: 29°C2015: 33°C2016: 29°C2017: 30°C2018: 30°C2019: 29°C2020: 29°C2021: 27°C2022: 29°C2023: 28°C2024: 31°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 21°C current forecast 21°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 2004 (25°C) and the warmest was 2015 (33°C). The current forecast averages 21°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

Weather warnings - Crete

No active weather warnings for Crete (region: KRITI). The national weather service is not forecasting dangerous conditions.

14-day forecast - Crete

Crete - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Crete 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
21°
around 14° at night · days with rain: 1
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 20° at night · rain chance 14%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
23°
around 16° at night · rain chance 31%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Crete: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 21° by day and 14° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 23° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Crete

Saturday5 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
sunrise 06:56 · sunset 19:43 · night 15° · evening 17° · humidity 33% · wind 7 m/s
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️22°clear sky
sunrise 06:56 · sunset 19:41 · night 15° · evening 19° · humidity 19% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%
Monday7 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
sunrise 06:57 · sunset 19:40 · night 16° · evening 21° · humidity 20% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️21°clear sky
sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:39 · night 13° · evening 19° · humidity 18% · wind 6 m/s
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️21°clear sky
sunrise 06:59 · sunset 19:37 · night 14° · evening 18° · humidity 23% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
sunrise 06:59 · sunset 19:36 · night 13° · evening 18° · humidity 29% · wind 4 m/s
Friday11 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
sunrise 07:00 · sunset 19:34 · night 13° · evening 17° · humidity 35% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 1%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️21°clear sky
sunrise 07:01 · sunset 19:33 · night 14° · evening 19° · rain 0.63 mm · humidity 28% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 3%
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️23°clear sky
sunrise 07:02 · sunset 19:31 · night 12° · evening 17° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 25% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 1%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
sunrise 07:02 · sunset 19:30 · night 13° · evening 17° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 40% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
sunrise 07:03 · sunset 19:29 · night 13° · evening 17° · rain 0.66 mm · humidity 45% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 2%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️24°clear sky
sunrise 07:04 · sunset 19:27 · night 19° · evening 23° · humidity 28% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 3%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
sunrise 07:05 · sunset 19:26 · night 16° · evening 21° · rain 0.3 mm · humidity 30% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 53%
Friday18 September 2026
☁️19°overcast clouds
sunrise 07:05 · sunset 19:24 · night 12° · evening 18° · humidity 46% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
sunrise 07:06 · sunset 19:23 · night 12° · evening 16° · humidity 34% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 2%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 07:07 · sunset 19:21 · night 17° · evening 17° · rain 4.71 mm · humidity 44% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 8%

UV index in Crete - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTCrete03681111+7.8UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min8Sat5.098Sun6.098Mon7.098Tue8.098Wed9.098Thu10.098Fri11.098Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.098Tue15.097Wed16.097Thu17.097Fri18.097Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Crete is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Pollen in Crete - info for allergy sufferers

PLANT POLLEN · 4-DAY FORECASTCreteHighest pollen today: Ragweed11 grains/m³ · moderate leveltoday5.09tomorrow6.09Mon7.09Tue8.09Ragweed11984nonelowmoderatehighvery highoff season: alder, birch, grasses, mugwort, olive · values in grains/m³ (daily peak)pogodapodroze.pl · 2026-09-05
Today ragweed pollen is highest in Crete - about 11 grains/m³, moderate level. Most allergy sufferers should not feel strong symptoms. Pollen levels are a CAMS model forecast and are indicative.

Sea temperature - Crete

Water today
27°C
Week avg
27°C
Waves today
0.5 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 27°C6.09 27°C7.09 28°C8.09 27°C9.09 27°C10.09 27°C11.09 27°C12.09 27°C13.09 27°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 18°CFeb 17°CMar 18°CApr 18°CMay 20°CJun 24°CJul 27°CAug 28°CSep 27°COct 25°CNov 23°CDec 20°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Crete weather through the year

Crete - annual climate
Upcoming public holidays in Greece: Ochi Day — 28 October · Christmas Day — 25 December · St. Stephen's Day — 26 December.

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FAQ - Crete weather

What is the weather like in Crete today?
Today it is about 20° during the day and 15° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Crete?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.