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Visiting Crete, Greece in October

The weather in October is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into November. October has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74.8% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.5hrs making the days long and bright. It is a great time for sunbathing in Crete.

October has total rainfall of 5.1cm (2.0inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). October is a good month for swimming in Crete with comfortable temperatures for most people. The sea temperature in October is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into November.

Consider visiting Crete in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for October.

Can you sunbathe in Crete in October?

Yes, October is a great time for sunbathing in Crete.

October has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74.8% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.5hrs making the days long and bright. October has total rainfall of 5.1cm (2.0inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

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Can you swim in Crete in October?

Yes, October is a good month for swimming in Crete with warm sea temperatures 23°C (74°F).

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Is October a good time to holiday in Crete?

Yes, October is a good time for a holiday in Crete.

October has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 74.8% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.5hrs making the days long and bright. October has total rainfall of 5.1cm (2.0inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days. It is a great time for sunbathing in Crete. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). October is a good month for swimming in Crete with comfortable temperatures for most people.

More about the October temperatures and sunshine.

Is Crete warm in October?

Yes, Crete is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days in October.

The average maximum temperature in Crete in October is 24°C (74°F). The average maximum temperature is 27°C (81°) in the previous month and 20°C (67°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Crete in October is 20°C (68°F). The average temperature is 24°C (74°F) in the previous month and 16°C (62°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Crete in October?

The average day light hours per day in Crete in October are 11.3. The sunshine percentage is 74.8% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.5hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in Crete in October

The weather in October is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into November. The average maximum temperature in Crete in October is 24°C (74°F). The average maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F) in the previous month and 20°C (67°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Crete in October is 20°C (68°F). The average temperature is 24°C (74°F) in the previous month and 16°C (62°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Crete in October is 17°C (62°F). The minimum temperature is 20°C (68°F) in the previous month and 13°C (56°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Crete in October

The days in October are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get slightly shorter into November. October has far fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop quickly into November. During October the average day light hours are 11.3 per day in Crete. The sunshine percentage is 74.8% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.5hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Crete in October is typically 5.3 during October. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Crete in October

The average sea water temperature in Crete in October is 23.4°C (74.1°F) which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. The sea temperature in October is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into November.

Rainfall in Crete in October

October weather is wetter than the previous month and rainfall continues to rise into November. October has a few more days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to rise slightly into November. The average total rainfall in Crete in October is 5.1cm (2.0inches) and on average there are 8 rainy days in October making it a quite rainy time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Crete in October

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Crete in October is 17°C (62°F) which is OK for most but slightly uncomfortable for some. The dew point is 19°C (67°F) in the previous month and 14°C (14°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Crete in October is typically 87.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 84% in the previous month and 88.1% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Crete in October is typically 70.9%. The average relative humidity is 66.3% in the previous month and 72.8% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Crete in October

The average maximum wind speed in Crete in October is typically 26KM/H (16MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 27KM/H (16MPH) in the previous month and 26KM/H (16MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Crete in October is typically 13KM/H (8MPH). The average wind speed is 13KM/H (8MPH) in the previous month and 13KM/H (8MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Crete in October is from the South East.

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