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Weather in Crete - Weather Conditions, Climate and Average Temperatures in Crete Greece |
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There is no better place for vacations all year round than Crete. In the summer, the endless beaches are frequented by thousands of sunbathers and swimmers, while in the winter, the lush mountains and countryside are beautiful and welcoming. Weather in Crete is mild throughout the year, warm and sunny in the summer, temperate and clear-skied in the winter. Despite being the southernmost part of Greece, the weather in Crete is always comfortable, even during the summer when cool breezes lessen the heat of the warmest days.
Crete is a large island, with significant variations in climate. The weather in Crete depends on the area. The northern and southern coasts of the island have a difference in temperature. The weather on Crete Island, in the southern costal areas is warmer than the northern coastal areas. In the mountainous regions, weather in Crete is significantly cooler than on the island’s coasts. Even in the summer, weather conditions in mountainous Crete can be quite cool, but pleasant. The lush vegetation that makes Crete attractive to visitors can be attributed to the frequency of rainfall. Summers are dry, while from late fall to early spring rainfall is not uncommon.
Tourists often decide on their vacation spot depending on the climate and weather in Crete. The southern and eastern regions of Crete tend to be warmer and drier than areas in mid, western and northern areas of Crete. A good example of this is the Lassithi Prefecture. During the summer, the temperature in the southern coastal areas is approximately 3 degrees °C higher than in the northern coastal areas.
In winter, weather in Crete is relatively temperate in most areas, apart from the mountainous regions, where snowfall is frequent. Average temperatures in Crete range between 10 °C and 14°C during winter. Spring weather in Crete is fabulous, because it is the time of the year when nature comes alive and the island fills with lush green trees and blossoming flowers. Spring temperatures in Crete range from the mid teens to low 20s. Many visitors prefer to come to the island when the weather in Crete is warm and very pleasant, with temperatures ranging most of the days between the mid and the high 20s, sometimes reaching the low 30s. During autumn, when the leaves on the trees turn magnificent colors, weather in Crete is still quite warm and the seas are perfect for a swim. Fall temperatures in Crete range from the high teens to mid 20s.
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