Is North or south Crete warmer?

Is North or south Crete warmer? Yes. The south coast - air and sea temperatures - is generally warmer than the north coast, and the south east is the driest part of the island.

What is the least touristy part of Crete?

Is Corfu hotter than Crete?

There won't be any cooling rain showers: Crete has zero rain in July and August. This is one time of year when, contrary to what you might expect, Corfu is actually hotter than Crete. Daytime averages in both July and August are 32ºC, so expect some days to be much hotter.

What is the prettiest area of Crete?

Chania Town is probably the most beautiful town in Crete. The Old Town of Chania, with the evident Medieval style, is a wonderful place to walk around, lined up with elegant Venetian mansions.

Is South Crete warmer than North?

The central mountains that run east to west across Crete mean you'll find that things are hotter and drier in the south than in the north. This is because the mountains will shelter you from north westerly winds. Breezes will keep you comfortable on the coast, where it's warmer than in the mountains.

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 hotter than Rhodes?

Both Crete and Rhodes offer a mild climate in winter and blistering heat in summer. There's little difference between the two in temperature, though some argue that Crete is marginally warmer due to its more southerly location. Both destinations are popular in the summer, teeming with sun-seeking holidaymakers.

Is East or West Crete warmer?

In general, eastern Crete is warmer than western Crete, the southern part of the island is warmer than the northern, the western part of Crete has more vegetation and in the mountainous areas the weather is cooler.

What is the warmest month in Crete?

July is the hottest month in Crete with an average temperature of 26°C (79°F) and the coldest is January at 11°C (52°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 13 in July.

Which side of Crete has better weather?

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 as hot as Cyprus?

Climate. For many tourists, where to go is dictated somewhat by the month they have chosen for their holiday. 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.

Is Crete warmer than Portugal?

This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.

What is the best month to go to Crete?

The best time to visit Crete is from mid-May to June or from September to October.

Where do celebrities stay in Crete?

Elounda Gulf Villas has just earned it's place in my top 5 favourites and here's why. Elounda is a beautiful simple fishing village in the North of Crete. Over the years it's attracted the worlds rich and famous with the likes of Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio and the Saudi Royal Family choosing to holiday here.

Where is the nicest area of Crete?

Attractive Chania on the northwest coast is the best option for first-time visitors to the Crete. Easily the prettiest city on the island, Chania features a gorgeous harbor strung with sea-facing tavernas with a warren of pedestrian-only backstreets paved with pretty sandstone setts in the Old Town.

Is West or East Crete better?

There is no one best side of Crete, full stop. It depends on what you are looking for: long beaches, scenic coves, mountains, nightlife… However, if I really have to make a choice: Best base to explore: north-west coast.

Is North Crete windy?

And since Crete is a mixture of lowland and mountainous regions, there are also weather and temperature variations based on altitude. The weather on the north coast of Crete will be strongly affected by the Meltemi winds of summer. These warm winds blow from the north and can hit most of the coastal beaches.