Heraklion: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Heraklion. Best time to visit: May, June, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Heraklion has a warm climate with average yearly highs of 23°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 7 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Heraklion is during May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 9°C | 13 | Wet |
| February | 16°C | 9°C | 11 | Good |
| March | 17°C | 10°C | 9 | Good |
| April | 19°C | 11°C | 9 | Good |
| May | 25°C | 16°C | 6 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 1 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 1 | Good |
| August | 31°C | 23°C | 0 | Good |
| September | 29°C | 21°C | 4 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 26°C | 18°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 19°C | 14°C | 15 | Wet |
| December | 18°C | 12°C | 10 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 16°C
Low: 10°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 20°C
Low: 12°C
Rainy days: 8 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 30°C
Low: 21°C
Rainy days: 1 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 25°C
Low: 18°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 14°C | 9°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 16°C | 9°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 17°C | 10°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| April | 19°C | 11°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 25°C | 16°C | 6 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 28°C | 18°C | 1 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 1 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 31°C | 23°C | 0 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 29°C | 21°C | 4 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 26°C | 18°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 19°C | 14°C | 15 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 18°C | 12°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
Heraklion
Minoan palace ruins with Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum, fortress walls, and access to Crete's beaches.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Heraklion have?
Heraklion has a Warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 23°C (highs) and 15°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Heraklion?
The best time to visit Heraklion is during May, June, September, October, when temperatures average around 25°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Heraklion?
The hottest month in Heraklion is August with average highs of 31°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 9°C.
When is the rainy season in Heraklion?
Heraklion sees the most rain in November (15 rainy days), while August is the driest month (0 rainy days).
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