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Crete in June
What June is really like in Crete: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: fs, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Crete. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and sunny with warm sea and long evenings, before the main school-holiday crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Crete: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:37
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and sunny with warm sea; peak crowds and prices in July and August, and strong winds at times.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Crete, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Plakias
Preveli Beach and palm forest
On the south coast, the Kourtaliotis river emerges from a gorge lined with palm trees and runs into the sea at a sandy beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Free
Beach · Messara plain
Matala
Visit the cliff caves in the morning, then swim and stay for sunset at a taverna by the beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Couples
- Views
Neighbourhood · Sfakia
Loutro
A car-free village of white and blue houses on a small bay on the south coast, reached only by boat from Chora Sfakion or Agia Roumeli or on coastal footpaths.
- Time needed
- Full day or overnight
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Nature
Waterfront · Agios Nikolaos and Elounda
Agios Nikolaos and Lake Voulismeni
Climb the steps above the lake for a view over the water and the harbour.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Views
- Couples
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Crete.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Crete?
One of the best months to visit Crete. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Crete?
It is one of the best months to visit Crete. Hot, dry and sunny with warm sea and long evenings, before the main school-holiday crowds.
+How warm is Crete in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Crete in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.