Crete is located in the south of Greece and is one of the southernmost points of the country. Therefore, it can be hotter here than in the central part and in the north of Greece, and the summer season starts earlier and lasts longer.
The sun shines in Crete most of the year. In winter, moderate precipitation falls, usually in the form of rain: snow on the island, especially in its coastal regions, is a rare phenomenon. But the summer is usually dry and hot. Humidity largely depends on the distance from the sea.
The tourist season on the island lasts from April to October. At the end of March, the air begins to warm up to comfortable temperatures, and it rains less and less. The sea heats up more slowly, although they begin to swim on the island at the end of April; the water becomes absolutely comfortable for swimming from the middle of May. The end of September and October are considered the velvet season on the island.