Climatic types of Crete

The characteristics of the weather in Crete can be summarized as follows: mild and rainy winter; Summer is hot and dry. The climate of Crete belongs to a mild Mediterranean climate.

The weather in the coastal and mountainous areas of Crete is quite different from that in the east and west.

-Coastal areas: dry in summer and mild in winter. The rainy season begins in late June of 10 and lasts until March or even April. Snowfall along the coast of Crete is extremely rare, especially in the eastern part of Crete.

-The eastern part of Crete (Sitia region) is drier and warmer than the western part (Gagna region). This is obvious in vegetation, with green vegetation growing in Chana and desert in Sitia.

-This feature also exists between the north and south coasts of Crete: the south coast is drier and warmer than the north coast.

Daily total depth of precipitation (mm)

Athens 55404.4

Thessaloniki 12 1 437.3

Chirarion (Crete)

Rhode Island 74 535,3

Kejila Island1471083,8

Monthly weather conditions in Crete

January: cold, rainy and windy. This period is only one week, and the weather is generally good and the wind is not strong. So this period of time is called "peaceful days".

February: February is warmer than January, with more sunshine. Apricot trees bloom first this month. The weather is changeable, alternating cold and warm.

March: March is usually cold and windy, but there are also many sunny days. The heat wave in March of 200 1 year caused the temperature to reach 30℃ (of course, this is an exception), and the first batch of bold swimmers appeared.

April: April is spring in Crete, with moderate temperature and little rainfall. Crete is full of wild flowers and is very beautiful.

May: Crete becomes very warm and sunny in May. Rain seldom patronizes after May 10. Because the seasonal north monsoon in Meltti has not yet started to blow, the sea surface is in the best calm state. May is called the best time for outdoor activities. Even at night, a jacket is enough.

Joan: It's hot and sunny. This is the golden age of beach vacation!

July and August: windy and very hot. Affected by the seasonal north monsoon, there is no better place to go than to spend the whole day at the beach. Besides looking for shade and drinking more water, don't forget your hat and sunscreen. This is not good weather for people who can't stand the high temperature (30-35℃).

September: sunny, breezy and a little cold. This season is very suitable for outdoor activities. Don't forget a thin coat at night, especially those who plan to go to the mountains.

10: The sun is shining, there is almost no wind, but it rains occasionally, especially in the west of Crete. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities. October is the season for drinking a traditional Crete drink, called Laki, which is distilled from grape skins. Warm clothes are hardly needed this month.

1 1 month: 1 1 month weather becomes unpredictable. It may be sunny, but there are also many rainy and windy days. Don't forget to bring an umbrella when you wrap the sweater. At this time, the south wind, sometimes mixed with sand from the Sahara desert, covered the sky on Crete, which made the weather in Crete abnormal.

1February: At this time, the weather is different every year. There may be wind or there may be no wind. It may be rainy or sunny; It may be very cold, or it may be as warm as spring. Don't forget to put a sweater over your bathing suit. During this time, the temperature on the south coast is very suitable for swimming.