Mallorca or Crete in October?
On climate data, Crete comes out ahead overall in October. See the per-criterion details below.
MallorcaPhoto: Steffen Mokosch · CC BY-SA 4.0
CretePhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in October
| Criterion | Mallorca | Crete |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 23 °C | 23 °C |
| Average daily low | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| Sea | 23 °C | 23 °C |
| Rainy days | 11 rainy days (est.) | 9 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 4 h/day | 5 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 75 % | 72 % |
Winner by travel type
Mallorca or Crete in October: the short answer
In October, Crete comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Mallorca 78/100 vs Crete 83/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on October as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Mallorca averages a climate score of 69/100, Crete 70/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in October, side by side
The average daily high is about 23 °C in Mallorca and 23 °C in Crete — about the same. Average daily lows are around 19 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Mallorca sees about 11 rainy days in October and Crete about 9 — drier in Crete. Crete gets more sunshine (4 vs 5 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In October the water is about 23 °C at Mallorca and 23 °C at Crete. Over the year, Mallorca is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September and October, Crete in June, July, August, September and October. Peak sea warmth is August for Mallorca and August for Crete.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Mallorca records roughly 88 rainy days and Crete about 91 — the drier of the two overall is Mallorca. At their sunniest, Mallorca reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Crete about 10 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Mallorca is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Crete peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the October scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Crete scores higher in October (Mallorca 74 vs Crete 79).
City breaks: Crete scores higher in October (Mallorca 87 vs Crete 91).
Active & hiking: Crete scores higher in October (Mallorca 75 vs Crete 81).
Family: Crete scores higher in October (Mallorca 79 vs Crete 84).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In October, Crete leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Crete carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.