How warm is the sea in Crete?
The sea in Crete is currently 27°C.
Sea temperature is measured at the surface and updated hourly.
The sea in Crete is 27°C today, the weather is partly cloudy, 30°C.
Crete
Greece
30°
Partly cloudy
Feels like 31°C
Last updated: 9 August 2026, 12:59
Yellow warning for high temperatures until 18:00, per MeteoAlarm
Outlook for the coming days
Today Crete can expect partly cloudy, with a high of around 30°. Over the coming days the weather stays similar, with temperatures between 21° and 30°. No significant rain is expected.
Sea and Beach
Sea temperature
27°
Waves
1.0 m
UV index
8
Hour by hour
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Daily forecast
- Today30°26°
- Tomorrow29°25°
- Tuesday30°24°
- Wednesday30°22°
- Thursday
30°21° - Friday30°25°
- Saturday28°23°
14 days
14 days
- Today30°26°
- Tomorrow29°25°
- Tuesday30°24°
- Wednesday30°22°
- Thursday30°21°
- Friday30°25°
- Saturday28°23°
- Sunday27°23°
- Monday27°23°
- TuesdayВеројатност за врнежи: 2%30°24°
- WednesdayВеројатност за врнежи: 6%31°26°
- ThursdayВеројатност за врнежи: 3%32°26°
- FridayВеројатност за врнежи: 2%33°27°
- SaturdayВеројатност за врнежи: 5%33°27°
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is from June to September. The sea is warmest in August (27.8°C).
| Month | Max | Min | Rain (days) | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 8° | 13 | 17° |
| February | 16° | 8° | 10 | 17° |
| March | 17° | 9° | 11 | 17° |
| April | 21° | 12° | 5 | 18° |
| May | 25° | 16° | 6 | 20° |
| June | 28° | 20° | 3 | 24° |
| July | 31° | 23° | 2 | 27° |
| August | 30° | 23° | 2 | 28° |
| September | 28° | 20° | 5 | 26° |
| October | 24° | 17° | 6 | 24° |
| November | 20° | 14° | 9 | 21° |
| December | 16° | 10° | 12 | 19° |
About Crete
Crete is the largest Greek island, stretched along the southern edge of the Aegean, with mountains, gorges and hundreds of kilometres of coastline. It is a whole destination in itself, with Minoan heritage several thousand years old, Venetian harbours and varied beaches, from sandy lagoons to rocky coves. Because of its size, the weather and character differ from north to south and from west to east. For Macedonian visitors Crete is reached by flight, most often on package trips. Summers are hot and dry, with August sea temperatures of around 28°, and the season runs from May into October.
What to See in Crete
- The Minoan palace of Knossos near Heraklion
- The old town and harbour of Chania
- The Samaria gorge
- The beaches of Balos and Elafonisi
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Crete?
The best time to visit is from June to September. The sea is warmest in August (27.8°C).
Derived from the 2015–2024 climate averages.
Will it rain tomorrow in Crete?
Tomorrow in Crete expect partly cloudy, with a high of 29°C and a low of 25°C.