Crete in June
Early summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
June is a reasonable month in Crete — with trade-offs.
June is hot and sunny, with the sea warming and crowds building.
June in detail
What June actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–29°C
- Hot and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-to-high rates.
+Warm sea and long days.
–Getting busy.
My tip for June
Go to Balos or Elafonisi early to beat the boats and buses.
- Beach
- Hiking
How June compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Crete, 2nd for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Crete in June
- Samaria Gorge season
- The gorge opens and closes with the weather; check the park before you go.
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Weather
Weather in Crete in June
In June Crete averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 4 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Crete in June: the questions people ask
- Is June a good time to visit Crete?
- June is a reasonable month in Crete — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Crete overall (2 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and long days. The main downside: Getting busy.
- What is the weather like in Crete in June?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 4 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Hot and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Crete crowded in June?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Crete in June?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-to-high rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Crete?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (June ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.