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Cloudy Skies and Dust Expected in Crete, Weather Forecast

Published January 5, 2026, 05:24

The weather in Crete is expected to change in the coming days. Today, the weather will be mainly clear with increasing high clouds. Winds will be light to moderate, while temperatures will rise to 17-20 degrees Celsius. Tonight, there will be increasing high clouds with light to moderate winds. The temperature will drop to 4-13 degrees Celsius, with a possibility of frost in the higher mountains. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the weather will remain mainly clear with increasing high clouds. On Thursday, there will be a change with increased cloud cover and a chance of rain in the western half of the island. The temperature will gradually rise until Thursday, when it will be above the average climatic values for the season. Also, sparse dust is expected to be suspended in the atmosphere from tomorrow onwards.