Crete weather in September
Averages for 2 places in Crete in September, from 30 years of weather data.
Holiday weather in September
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
Places in Crete in September
Sorted by holiday weather score. Each place links to its own page for September.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 100 | 100 | 74 |
| Day | 30° | 27° | 23° |
| Night | 23° | 21° | 18° |
| Sea | 26° | 25° | 23° |
| Sun | 11 h | 9 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Crete in September: quick answers
Is it warm in Crete in September?
Yes, it is hot. Daytime highs average 27 °C (26–28 °C by place) and nights 21 °C.
Can you swim in Crete in September?
Yes. The sea is 25 °C, 25 °C on average.
Where is it warmest in Crete in September?
The warmest are Heraklion (28 °C) and Chania (26 °C).
Does it rain much in Crete in September?
Rarely: 4 rainy days on average. Plus 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Is September a good time to visit Crete?
Yes, September is one of the best months, with a holiday weather score of 100 out of 100. Best time overall: June – September.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)