Crete is a sunny and warm island all year round. Winters are mild with a few rains and last from the middle of October to the end of March.

The day temperature is between 16-21C˚ (61-71F˚). At night it is between 12-14C˚ (54-58F˚). The summers are long, hot and dry, with temperatures from 20-45 C˚ (70-104F˚)! The average annual temperature is 17C˚ (63F˚).