Are you planning a trip to Crete in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Crete in October?
Crete is a region in Greece. October in Crete generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Chania Town at 22°C and warm in Tsoútsouros at 26°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Tsoútsouros and 19°C in Chania Town.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palekastron with an average of 19 mm to moderate rainfall in Daratso with 83 mm. Meanwhile, Chania Town enjoys approximately 194 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Crete for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Crete climate page.
Where to go in Crete in October
Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Crete on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.
Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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perfect weather 
pleasant 
tolerable 
unpleasant 
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Crete?
Chania Town
In October Chania Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chania Town
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
25°C
22°C
287 hours
29 mm
2 days
perfect
October October
22°C
19°C
194 hours
83 mm
6 days
perfect
November >> November
>>
19°C
15°C
153 hours
112 mm
9 days
tolerable
Hersonissos
In October Hersonissos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Hersonissos
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
28°C
21°C
276 hours
17 mm
1 day
perfect
October October
25°C
17°C
207 hours
35 mm
5 days
perfect
November >> November
>>
21°C
14°C
147 hours
44 mm
8 days
perfect
Réthymno Town
In October Réthymno Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Réthymno Town
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
26°C
21°C
287 hours
22 mm
1 day
perfect
October October
23°C
18°C
194 hours
59 mm
6 days
perfect
November >> November
>>
19°C
14°C
153 hours
80 mm
8 days
pleasant
Mália
In October Mália generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mália
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
29°C
21°C
276 hours
16 mm
1 day
perfect
October October
25°C
17°C
207 hours
31 mm
5 days
perfect
November >> November
>>
21°C
14°C
147 hours
39 mm
8 days
perfect
Kíssamos
In October Kíssamos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kíssamos
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< September September
<<
26°C
22°C
287 hours
18 mm
2 days
perfect
October October
23°C
19°C
194 hours
52 mm
6 days
perfect
November >> November
>>
20°C
16°C
153 hours
85 mm
10 days
perfect
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Crete, in Greece.
Is October the best time to visit Crete?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Crete with overall perfect weather in Chania Town.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Chania Town. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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