Crete in October
Golden autumn
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is the best month to visit Crete.
October is warm and calm, with the sea still warm and raki season starting.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–24°C
- Warm, with the first rains.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quieter.
- Prices
- €€
- Good value.
+Warm days and a warm sea.
–Some resorts close late in the month.
My tip for October
Hike the gorge before it closes for winter.
- Hiking
- Food
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Crete, 4th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Crete in October
- Samaria Gorge season
- The gorge opens and closes with the weather; check the park before you go.
About May–October
Also good in October
Weather
Weather in Crete in October
In October Crete averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 43 mm of rain or snow over 5 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
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Crete in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Crete?
- October is the best month to visit Crete. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Crete overall (4 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Warm days and a warm sea. The main downside: Some resorts close late in the month.
- What is the weather like in Crete in October?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 43 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Warm, with the first rains. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Crete crowded in October?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quieter. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Crete in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good value. 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 (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.