Crete Weather Forecast: Sunshine and Highs to 37°C on Wednesday, August 5th
Crete sees sunshine, strengthened northerly winds up to 7 Beaufort and temperatures up to 37°C on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The forecast points to generally clear skies across the island, with no notable cloud.
Temperatures vary significantly between the northern coast and southern Crete, where readings climb higher.
In Chania, temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Southern parts of the Chania regional unit reach 33°C, with a low of 26°C.
Rethymno sees 22°C to 31°C, and Heraklion 22°C to 32°C. In the south of the Heraklion regional unit and across the Messara plain, the temperature may reach 37°C, after a morning low of 20°C.
Agios Nikolaos ranges from 24°C to 31°C, and Sitia from 25°C to 31°C. In southern Lasithi and the wider Ierapetra area, the high reaches 36°C and the low 23°C.
Strong winds at sea
Winds blow mainly from the north. Around most seas off Crete they reach 4 to 5 Beaufort, and locally, mainly to the east and southeast of the island, they reach 5 to 7 Beaufort.
Along the western and southwestern coasts, winds stay milder at 3 to 4 Beaufort. The forecast advises residents and visitors to take care, especially with sea travel and in areas of strong gusts.
Outlook for the coming days
The sunny pattern holds for the next three days. Temperatures range from 21°C to 31°C on Thursday, 21°C to 32°C on Friday, and 21°C to 33°C on Saturday.
Winds stay strengthened and reach 5 Beaufort locally.
