Crete in September
Warm sea, calmer beaches
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is the best month to visit Crete.
September has a warm sea and calmer beaches as the summer rush fades.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–28°C
- Warm and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy early, calmer later.
- Prices
- €€€
- Rates fall through the month.
+The warmest sea, fewer people.
–Still busy early in the month.
My tip for September
Late September is ideal for both swimming and hiking.
- Beach
- Hiking
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Crete, 1st 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 September
- Samaria Gorge season
- The gorge opens and closes with the weather; check the park before you go.
About May–October
Also good in September
Weather
Weather in Crete in September
In September Crete averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 18 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
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Crete in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Crete?
- September is the best month to visit Crete. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Crete overall (1 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: The warmest sea, fewer people. The main downside: Still busy early in the month.
- What is the weather like in Crete in September?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 18 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Crete crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy early, calmer later. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Crete in September?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Rates fall through the month. 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.