Crete weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Crete is expected to be 28°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Crete (Heraklion), Greece for more weather parameters.

Monday
17th Aug
28

23

11

9
Tuesday
18th Aug
30

22

12

9
Wednesday
19th Aug
30

23

13

8
Thursday
20th Aug
30

23

13

8
Friday
21st Aug
31

23

13

9

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Monday 17th August 2026 GMT

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Crete weather for Monday 17th August 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Crete with a maximum temperature of 28°C, low levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 9 (Very High) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 25 kph from the north-west.

28
°C maximum temperature
23
°C minimum temperature
scattered clouds
11
hours of sunshine
9
UV index (Very High)
0
mm of rainfall expected
L
low heat & humidity
25
kph wind from NW

Crete weather for Tuesday 18th August 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Crete with a maximum temperature of 30°C, moderate levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 9 (Very High) and 12 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 19 kph from the north.

30
°C maximum temperature
22
°C minimum temperature
scattered clouds
12
hours of sunshine
9
UV index (Very High)
0
mm of rainfall expected
M
moderate heat & humidity
19
kph wind from N

Crete weather for Wednesday 19th August 2026

Expect clear skies in Crete with a maximum temperature of 30°C, moderate levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 13 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 16 kph from the south.

30
°C maximum temperature
23
°C minimum temperature
clear skies
13
hours of sunshine
8
UV index (Very High)
0
mm of rainfall expected
M
moderate heat & humidity
16
kph wind from S

Crete weather for Thursday 20th August 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Crete with a maximum temperature of 30°C, moderate levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 13 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 20 kph from the north.

30
°C maximum temperature
23
°C minimum temperature
scattered clouds
13
hours of sunshine
8
UV index (Very High)
0
mm of rainfall expected
M
moderate heat & humidity
20
kph wind from N

Crete weather for Friday 21st August 2026

Expect clear skies in Crete with a maximum temperature of 31°C, moderate levels of heat & humidity, maximum UV of 9 (Very High) and 13 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 21 kph from the north.