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.
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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.
Best Time for Good Weather and Swimming: The warmest weather in Crete (and all the Greek islands) is between late May and early October when it's sunny, hot, and the water is perfect for swimming. Water temperature heats throughout the summer months and is warmest in August and early September.
Temperatures throughout Greece can vary, but May is a good choice for heat and sun in moderation. Temperatures: Average highs of 24 degrees celsius, average lows of 10C. Rainfall: Ranges between 13mm per month in Crete to 31mm in Corfu. Sunshine hours: Nine hours per day.
In May, much of Europe starts to warm up. You'll find temperatures happily above 20? in Greece, Spain, Italy and the South of France. Go further south, and you'll be treated to even hotter days – on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, the average May temperature is 27?.
Both countries are very hot during summer, but Greece is some degrees hotter than Spain. The difference between the Spanish and Greek summer weather is that the months of July and August in Greece present some moderate wind.