Is Crete colder than Cyprus?


Is Crete colder than Cyprus? Cyprus is a warmer island (Weather in Cyprus). It's 19 º? + on average in March, and in April and May you can fully enjoy a beach holiday, whereas on Crete it is still cool. June is already a classic southern summer in Cyprus with temperatures close to 30º?+, whilst it is a slightly cooler 25º?+ on Crete.


Which side of Crete is hotter?

South Crete is generally a couple of °C warmer (but water temperatures are roughly similar). The east of the island, has less rain than the north and especially the north-west.


Is Crete cooler than Corfu?

The temperature on Crete will be similar to Corfu, and the hours of sunshine, the main difference being that on Crete there is less rain – on average only three days in May might see a shower.


Is Crete warmer than Mykonos?

Mykonos is nicknamed “the island of the winds” (and has plenty of picturesque windmills). However, it is less windy in May than in the summer months. It is slightly cooler than Crete but has a full 11 hours of daily sunshine and on average only three days are likely to be affected by rain showers.


Is Cyprus the hottest place in Europe?

Cyprus has one of the warmest climates and warmest winters in the Mediterranean part of the European Union. The average annual temperature on the coast is around 24 °C (75 °F) during the day and 14 °C (57 °F) at night.


Why is Crete so popular?

The largest Greek island has mild weather, pristine beaches, great offerings for foodies and wine lovers, hundreds of ancient sites, breathtaking landscapes and hiking paths and wild nightlife. It is the largest island in Greece, but has its own unique history and culture.


Which is the warmest Greek?

Located between Crete and Rhodes is Karpathos, an island that actually has the highest temperatures of all the Greek Islands.


Why is Cyprus warmer than Crete?

Cyprus is a bit southern than Crete, and of course eastern than Crete, so theoritically will be somehow warmer. But no one can guarandee about the weather. Weather during October can be very mixed, with days of sunshine and days of clowds and rains. October is definately not swimming time for Greeks.


Is Cyprus the warmest place in Europe?

Cyprus has one of the warmest climates and warmest winters in the Mediterranean part of the European Union. The average annual temperature on the coast is around 24 °C (75 °F) during the day and 14 °C (57 °F) at night.


Is Crete the warmest Greek island?

Located between Rhodes and Crete, Karpathos is the hottest destination in Greece. Monthly temperatures average 30°C (86°F) throughout the summer, with very little rainfall. It's one of the most southerly isles in the country, which helps explain its sizzling temperatures.


Is Santorini or Crete better?

Crete has better beaches but they're spread out and it takes a fair bit of effort to see the best beaches. Santorini is small and it's easy to get around to all the popular beaches. Crete has more small traditional (non-touristy) villages. Santorini is more romantic and better suited to a honeymoon.


Is Crete warmer than Santorini?

Despite being much further south, Crete has similar daytime temperatures, with slightly more hours of sunlight in the day. Figures for other popular islands such as Mykonos and Santorini are pretty much the same.