Crete weather in October
Crete averages 23°C by day and 18°C at night in October, with the sea at 24°C and 7 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 3°C into November.
Day
23°C
Night
18°C
Sea
24°C
Rainy days
7
Flight from London
3½h
What October feels like
October is warm in Crete: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings.
The sea is 24°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
Expect some rain: about 7 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Crete is the #46 warmest in October, and #23 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in October?
These are hotter than Crete this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Crete weather by month
October is highlighted. Compare with September and November, or see the full year in Crete.
Crete in October: quick answers
Is Crete hot in October?
October is warm in Crete: T-shirt days, a light layer for evenings. Average highs are 23°C and lows 18°C.
Can you swim in Crete in October?
The sea is 24°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
Does it rain in Crete in October?
Expect some rain: about 7 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Crete?
July, at an average high of 30°C. The coolest is January at 15°C.
How long is the flight to Crete from the UK?
About 3½h direct from London, estimated from the 2,632 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in October for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in October from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
Planning Crete in October?
Save the restaurants, beaches and views you find on TikTok and Instagram for Crete straight to a map, then let Dream Trip turn them into a day-by-day plan.
