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Crete in September: weather, sea & travel advice

Crete in September is especially suited to family holidays, beach holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 26 °C (warm), and the sea is about 25 °C. With about 3 rainy days it is very dry.

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

Climate facts

Day
26 °C
Night
23 °C
Sea
25 °C
Rainy days
3 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
69 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent98/100
City breakExcellent93/100
ActiveExcellent81/100
FamilyExcellent99/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 26 °C
  • Little rain (about 3 rainy days)
  • Warm, swimmable sea (25 °C)

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 September?

Daytime highs average around 26 °C, with nights around 23 °C.

Can you swim in Crete in September?

The sea is about 25 °C (warm).

Does it rain a lot in Crete in September?

On the long-term average, expect about 3 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.