Crete Daily
Daily Crete weather bulletins every morning and a recap of the day's major Crete news every evening.
Morning weather bulletins
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Crete Weather, 20 August 2026: Warm and Dry Across the Island
Crete weather for 20 August 2026: warm and dry island-wide, highs reaching 31°C, sea temperatures 26-27°C, minimal waves, and high UV. Read the full bulletin.
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Crete Weather 19 August 2026: Warm, Dry and Calm Island-Wide
No rain and light winds across all of Crete on 19 August 2026. Sea temperatures reach 26°C, waves stay under 0.5 m, and UV peaks at 8. Sunscreen essential.
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Crete Weather 18 August 2026: Fog in Heraklion, Clear Skies East
Crete weather 18 August 2026: morning fog in Heraklion, clear skies east and south, sea 25-27°C, UV index up to 8, no rain. Full island forecast inside.
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Crete Weather 17 August 2026: Sun, Warm Seas and East Wind
Crete weather for 17 August 2026: clear skies island-wide, seas above 25°C, High UV at every location, and east winds strongest in Sitia. City-by-city forecast.
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Crete Weather 16 Aug 2026: Sun in the South, Cloud in the North
Cloud and wind dominate Crete's north coast on 16 August 2026, while the south enjoys clear skies and calm seas. Swim verdict, UV guide, and city-by-city forecast.
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Crete Weather 15 August 2026: Cloud Cover North, Sun in the South
Overcast skies settle on the north coast while the south basks in sunshine on 15 August 2026. Strong meltemi in the east, warm seas and UV at 8 island-wide.
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Crete Weather 14 August 2026: Hot East, Breezy North Coast
Crete weather on 14 August 2026: eastern resorts reach 31°C, seas warm island-wide, north coast partly overcast with moderate meltemi winds. Full swim verdict.
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Crete Weather 13 August 2026: Meltemi, UV 8, South Hottest
Crete weather on 13 August 2026: dry island-wide, 28 to 33°C, meltemi active on the north coast, flat seas in the south, UV index peaking at 8.2.
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Crete Weather 12 August 2026: Clear Skies and Peak Heat
Clear skies and highs to 33°C across Crete on 12 August 2026. Sea at 26-27°C, UV index 8 island-wide, and light to moderate winds. Full city-by-city forecast.
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Crete Weather 11 August 2026: Hot, Dry and Sunny Island-Wide
No rain and mostly clear skies across Crete on 11 August 2026. The south peaks at 33°C, seas sit at 26°C, and UV is very high today. All city forecasts inside.
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Crete Weather 10 August 2026: Hot East, Breezy North
Crete weather 10 August 2026: up to 33°C in the east, partly cloudy and breezy in the north, sea above 25°C island-wide. Full forecast for tourists and residents.
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Crete Weather 9 August 2026: Heat, Sun and Meltemi
Clear skies and temperatures up to 33°C across Crete on 9 August 2026. Strong meltemi in south and east; warm seas at 26°C. Full island weather bulletin.
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Crete Weather 8 August 2026: Sun, Heat and East-Wind Gusts
Crete weather for 8 August 2026: clear skies, 29-33°C island-wide, meltemi gusts to 39 km/h in the east, UV very high. Sea at 26°C. Swim verdict inside.
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Crete Weather 7 August 2026: Clear Skies, Highs to 33°C
Clear skies and temperatures reaching 33°C across Crete on 7 August 2026. Sea at 26°C island-wide, UV index very high. Forecasts for all major resorts.
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Crete Weather: Clear Skies and 33°C Heat, 6 August 2026
Crete weather bulletin for 6 August 2026: clear skies island-wide, highs to 33°C in east Crete, meltemi on the north coast, sea temperatures above 25°C.
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Crete Weather - Wednesday 5 August 2026
Clear skies and summer heat across Crete on 5 August 2026. Eastern Crete peaks at 34°C, seas are at 26°C, and UV is very high. Full island weather forecast inside.
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Crete Weather 4 August 2026: Clear Skies, Hot East, Calm Seas
Crete weather bulletin for 4 August 2026: clear skies island-wide, peaks near 34°C in the east, warm seas, very high UV, and swim conditions for all coasts.
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Crete Weather 3 August 2026: Hot, Dry and Sunny Island-Wide
Crete weather forecast for 3 August 2026: dry and sunny island-wide, highs 28-32°C, sea temperatures 25-27°C, UV index 8. Swim verdict and coastal wind guide.
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Crete Weather 2 August 2026: Dry Island-Wide, South Coast Calm
Dry and warm across Crete on 2 August 2026. South coast beaches offer flat seas and clear skies while the north faces meltemi winds and cloud. UV very high.
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Crete Weather 1 August 2026: Clear South, Cloudy North
Crete weather 1 August 2026: clear skies and flat seas in the south and east, breezier and cloudier along the north coast. UV very high island-wide.
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Crete Weather 31 July 2026: Hot and Clear in the East and South
Crete weather on 31 July 2026: partly cloudy on the north coast, clear skies in the east and south. Sea 25-27°C, UV very high. Full island forecast.
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Crete Weather 30 July 2026: Heat, Meltemi, Clear South Skies
Hot, dry day across Crete on 30 July 2026. East coast hits 31°C under clear skies, north stays partly cloudy. Meltemi up to 45 km/h. UV high. Swim guide inside.
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Crete Weather 29 July 2026: Meltemi, Clear Skies and 32°C
Clear skies and 31-32°C across Crete on 29 July 2026. Strong meltemi on the south coast, calmer north. UV very high; sea at 25-27°C. Swim verdict inside.
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Crete Weather, 28 July 2026: Sun Island-Wide, South Hits 35°C
Clear skies across Crete on 28 July 2026. North coast tops 31°C, south coast peaks at 35°C. UV very high. Sea calm and warm. Excellent swimming island-wide.
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Crete Weather 27 July 2026: Clear Skies, 32°C, Calm Seas
Crete on 27 July 2026: clear skies island-wide, highs of 30 to 32.5°C, sea at 26°C, UV very high. Full forecast for Heraklion, Chania, and the south coast.
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Crete Weather 26 July 2026: Dry, Warm and Windy in the East
Dry and sunny across Crete on 26 July 2026. Temperatures 27-29°C island-wide, very high UV, warm seas. Strong south coast winds; calmer swimming on the north.
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Crete Weather 25 July 2026: Clouds North, Sunshine South
Crete weather for 25 July 2026: overcast skies and showers on the north coast, sunny and calm on the south. Strong meltemi winds, sea temperatures 26-27°C.
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Crete Weather, 24 July 2026: Warm, Dry and Mostly Sunny
Crete weather bulletin, 24 July 2026: dry island-wide with highs of 28-31°C, sea at 26-27°C, calm waves, and very high UV. Forecast for all regions.
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Crete Weather 23 July 2026: Hot, Clear and Breezy
Hot, dry and sunny across all of Crete on 23 July 2026. Highs up to 33°C, UV very high, sea at 27°C. Full forecast for Heraklion, Chania and the east coast.
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Crete Weather: Hot and Sunny Across the Island, 22 July 2026
Full weather forecast for Crete on 22 July 2026: clear skies, highs up to 37°C, very high UV, and sea temperatures between 25 and 28°C across all regions.
Daily news recaps
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Crete on Red Code Fire Alert – 14 August 2026
Crete faces its highest wildfire danger rating on 15 August 2026. Here is what tourists and residents need to know to stay safe across the island today.
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Crete Today: Wildfires, August 15 Safety & Quake – 12 Aug 2026
Wildfire relief for Rethymno residents, Chania fire safety guidance for August 15, and a minor 3.2 earthquake near Crete — island briefing, 12 August 2026.
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Crete Daily: Wildfire Alert & Tourism Impact – Aug 11, 2026
Crete faces a very high wildfire risk on 12 August while South Rethymno fights to salvage its tourism season after devastating fires. Essential updates for visitors.
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Crete on Red Alert: Wildfire Danger Peaks 10 August 2026
Crete is under red-code wildfire alert on 10–11 August 2026. Fire services at maximum deployment as heat, wind, and drought push danger to critical levels.
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Crete Under Red Fire Alert – 9 August 2026
Crete faces red and orange wildfire alerts on 9 August 2026 as extreme heat and gusty winds push fire danger to critical levels across the entire island.
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Crete Fire Alert & Tourism Resilience – 8 August 2026
Crete is under very high wildfire alert on 8-9 August 2026, with regional access restrictions. Tourism operators in Rethymno remain open despite recent fires.
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Crete on High Alert: Wildfires Strike — 6 August 2026
Crete is on high fire alert on 6 August 2026: a major wildfire near Siteia, electrical infrastructure hazards, and a concert at Rethymno's Fortezza.
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Crete Wildfires: Crisis in Rethymno – 2 August 2026
Wildfires kill two firefighters and destroy thousands of hectares in southern Rethymno, Crete. What tourists and residents need to know on 2 August 2026.
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Crete on Alert: Wildfire Smoke and Fire Risk – 29 July 2026
Smoke from the Paros wildfire reaches Crete as authorities issue a very high fire risk warning for 29 July 2026. What visitors and residents need to know.
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Crete on Alert: Twin Heraklion Wildfires — 25 July 2026
Two simultaneous wildfires erupt in Heraklion on 25 July 2026, mobilising aerial and ground units. Fire safety advice for tourists and residents in Crete.
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Crete, July 13: Fire Alerts, BOAK Disruptions & Summer Deals
Crete faces high wildfire alerts and BOAK highway closure on July 13, 2026. Norwegian tourists surge, summer sales launch, and gorges offer cool relief.
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Crete 12 July 2026: Fire Alert, Winds & Tourism Trends
High wildfire risk, ferry disruptions and gorge hiker warnings dominate Crete's weekend news alongside tourism trends and a toxic pufferfish beach alert.
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Crete Daily: Heatwave, Toadfish & Tourism — 11 July 2026
Crete hits 39°C with high fire alerts, toxic toadfish invade beaches, tourism breaks records yet revenue falls — your essential Crete briefing, 11 July 2026.
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Crete, 10 July 2026: Wildfire, Mine, Pufferfish & Heat Alert
Wildfire near Heraklion, a WWII naval mine off Chania, toxic pufferfish warnings, BOAK road works, airport woes — essential Crete news 10 July 2026.
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Crete Briefing: Airport Chaos, Pufferfish & Opera | 9 Jul 2026
Heraklion Airport is overwhelmed this summer, pufferfish spotted in Cretan waters, West Nile virus confirmed, free opera concerts — Crete, 9 July 2026.
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Crete Briefing: Fire, Quakes & Beach Alerts — 8 July 2026
Orange fire alert, M4.4 quake near Chania, pufferfish attacks at beaches, BOAK closure Thursday, plus culture events. Essential Crete news for 8 July 2026.
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Crete: Red Fire Alert, Toxic Smoke & Beach Danger — 5 Jul 2026
Red wildfire alert, toxic smoke drifting from Thessaloniki, ferry disruptions, pufferfish warnings, airport bus fire — Crete's essential news, 5 July 2026.
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Crete, 4 July 2026: Fire Alerts, Winds & Summer Events
Crete faces island-wide wildfire alerts and ferry disruptions this weekend, plus summer events, airport queues, pufferfish warnings, and housing news.
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Crete News 3 July 2026: Fire Alert, Ferries & Pufferfish
Crete under wildfire alert for July 4, Heraklion ferry disruptions forecast, toxic pufferfish warning, airport at capacity and cultural events. 3 July 2026.
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Crete Today, 2 July 2026: Quakes, Fire Alerts & Culture
Earthquake near Karpathos shakes Crete on July 2, three regions on Category 3 fire alert, maritime strike disrupts travel, full cultural weekend ahead.
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Crete Today — 1 July 2026: Fire Alert, Airport Chaos & More
Crete faces a fatal fire near Liti, yellow wildfire alert, Heraklion Airport overcrowding, toxic toadfish warning, a 4.4 quake, and a rich summer culture calendar.
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Crete Today - 30 June 2026: Heat, Highways & Summer Peak
Extreme heat nears 40°C, BOAK motorway opens in July, hotels at capacity, pufferfish bounty, new e-scooter rules and summer festivals — Crete, 30 June 2026.
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Crete Daily Briefing: Heat, Pufferfish & Culture – 29 June 2026
Heat wave up to 38°C, rough seas, toxic pufferfish bounty now live, BOAK highway chaos, Samaria ferry disruption, and culture events in Crete, 29 June 2026.
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Crete, 28 June 2026: Fire Alerts, Road Chaos & Culture
Wildfire alerts, 36°C heat, BOAK gridlock, a grounded ferry, wave rescues, and the Crete Festival premiere — your essential Crete briefing for 28 June 2026.
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Crete Today: Meltemi, Fire Alerts & Culture — 27 June 2026
Strong Meltemi winds, island-wide wildfire alerts, a grounded ferry and top cultural events — essential news for tourists and residents in Crete, 27 June 2026.
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Crete Today: Wildfires, Pufferfish & Meltemi — 26 June 2026
Crete is under fire alert and meltemi winds on 26 June 2026 — plus pufferfish warnings, Samaria Gorge updates, hotel strikes and a big Chania concert.
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Crete News 25 June 2026: Fires, Toxic Fish & Free Carry-On
Heraklion fire spreads to homes with 112 alerts; toxic pufferfish near beaches; 34°C heat hits Crete; EU ends hand-luggage surcharges. Full recap 25 June 2026.
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Crete Briefing 24 June 2026: Heat, Strikes, Travel Alerts
Today's Crete news on 24 June 2026: dangerous heatwave, tourism sector strike, Heraklion water outage, pufferfish alert and Chania airport road disruptions.
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Crete Today: Wildfire Alert, Strike & Summer Heat — 23 June 2026
Crete under high wildfire alert, 36°C heat, and a looming national strike on 23 June 2026. BOAK road chaos, toxic pufferfish alert, and Morosini Fountain reopens.
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Crete Daily Digest — 22 June 2026
Pufferfish alerts, wildfire danger, Athens airport disruptions, power cuts, beach sunbed bans and strike action: all the essential Crete news for 22 June 2026.