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One of the frequently asked questions is things to do in Crete in October and also whether the weather is favorable for the same. Before venturing into these excursions and activities to engage in, it is good to know the kind of weather you will deal with at that time. The temperatures are slightly lower compared to the preceding months of summer, July, and August. They range between 20°C and can drop to 18 °C, this is still favorable for swimming. So, the weather is lukewarm and just perfect for the various activities in Crete. Crete experiences sunshine for approx. 6 hours which makes it a good time for sunbathing and swimming, while the rest of the day is perfect for hikes, walks, and bike riding.  There are also moderate winds that provide a cool breeze conducive for your excursions.  This is such a good month to be in Crete bearing in mind that it is less congested because most tourists have concluded their vacation by this time. Now back to the type of activities to engage in when in Crete in October, the following are some tips of things you could consider.    TOP 5 CRETE EXCURSIONS IN OCTOBER GoXplore Quad Safari Tour Crete’s quad safari tour is rated as one of the world best as you enjoy the fun in the 65km which takes about 5 hours off-road wild safari of different terrains thus making sure that your tour remains forever etched in your memory. The tour begins in the morning where an instructor gives you guidelines about the quad which should not be hectic. Here directions are given where basics such as accelerating, braking are demonstrated. You begin from the ancient villages of Crete such as Koutouloufari, Piscopiano and old Hersonissos where you get into the wild terrain as you ride in the mountains enjoying the sites. Heading towards Lasithi plateau you get to take a look at the developed agriculture in the land as you taste the freshness of its fruits such as pears, apples, olives among others. There is a stopover in the Askous village where you are served with Cretan cuisines.  After this, the trip proceeds to Aposelemis dam and view Sfentili village. The tour ends at the Panagia monastery which is in a jungle, from where the journey