Unusual May Cold: Crete Braces for Snow, Rain and Treacherous Mountain Roads

Saturday, 2 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Winter conditions are persisting across Crete this weekend, following an unusually cold May 1st holiday. Visitors can expect cloudy skies, rain showers, and notably low temperatures for this time of year. Snowfall is occurring at higher elevations, including the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) and the Dikti range in central Crete, making mountain roads potentially hazardous or impassable. Spring weather is not expected to return immediately. Tourists planning hikes or drives through mountain villages such as Anogeia or the Lasithi Plateau should check road conditions before heading out and bring warm, waterproof layers. Coastal areas remain accessible but wet. Beach activities are not recommended during this period. Monitor local forecasts daily, as conditions may shift over the coming days before warmer, settled spring weather resumes.