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.
Crete · OctoberPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate 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
14J
14F
16M
19A
22M
26J
28J
28A
26S
23O
19N
16D
9J
7F
6M
4A
2M
1J
0J
1A
3S
6O
8N
10D
Similar destinations in October
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.