Weather in Crete in September
September in Crete is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Greece, this is how Crete actually wears September, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and February, September sits in the middle of Crete's year.
- Average temp
- 24°C
20–27°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Crete. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember September for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for September in Crete is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Crete in September. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Where to stay in Crete
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Crete
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Crete
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Similar weather in September
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FAQs about Crete
Climate averages for Crete, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Crete is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 96 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
