Contents
- The best time to visit Heraklion
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average UV index
The Venetian walls and the Castle of Koule in the shipyards at Heraklion, Greece
The best time to visit Heraklion
The best months for a swim in Heraklion, Greece, are July through September, with a perfect temperature - varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), and scarce rainfall.
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Heraklion, Greece, is another mild winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and an average low of 10°C (50°F). With an average high-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 10°C (50°F), January is the coldest month. Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter, in Heraklion, is also a moderate month, with average temperature varying between 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 10°C (50°F). In Heraklion, Greece, the average high-temperature in February is essentially the same as in January - a still moderate 15.5°C (59.9°F). Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Heraklion, Greece, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and an average low of 10.8°C (51.4°F). In Heraklion, the average high-temperature in March is essentially the same as in February - a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is a pleasant spring month in Heraklion, Greece, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.2°C (68.4°F) and an average low of 13°C (55.4°F). In Heraklion, Greece, the average high-temperature marginally rises, from a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F) in March, to a pleasant 20.2°C (68.4°F). Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Heraklion, Greece, with average temperature fluctuating between 15.9°C (60.6°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F). In May, the average high-temperature slightly increases, from an agreeable 20.2°C (68.4°F) in April, to a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer, in Heraklion, is still a warm month, with average temperature varying between 20°C (68°F) and 27.3°C (81.1°F). In June, the average high-temperature slightly increases, from a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F) in May, to a still moderately hot 27.3°C (81.1°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, like June, in Heraklion, Greece, is another warm summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.7°C (72.9°F) and an average high of 28.6°C (83.5°F). The ideal sea water temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and only 0.1 rainfall days, with 1mm (0.04") of accumulated rainfall, makes July the best time for swimming and other water activities. Weather in July »
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Heraklion, Greece, with average temperature ranging between max 28.4°C (83.1°F) and min 22.7°C (72.9°F). The ideal sea water temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and only 0.1 rainfall days, with 0.7mm (0.03") of accumulated rainfall, makes August the best time for swimming and other water activities. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Heraklion, Greece, with average temperature ranging between min 20.3°C (68.5°F) and max 26.4°C (79.5°F). An excellent water temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and only 1.3 rainfall days, with 19.5mm (0.77") of accumulated rainfall, makes September a prime for swimming and other water activities. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Heraklion, Greece, with average temperature fluctuating between 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F). In October, the average high-temperature slightly decreases, from a warm 26.4°C (79.5°F) in September, to a still moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn, in Heraklion, is another pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.1°C (68.2°F) and an average low of 14.7°C (58.5°F). In November, the average high-temperature marginally drops, from a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F) in October, to an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Heraklion, Greece, with average temperature varying between 17°C (62.6°F) and 12°C (53.6°F). In Heraklion, Greece, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases, from an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F) in November, to an enjoyable 17°C (62.6°F). Weather in December »
[Resources]FAQ
What is the coldest month in Heraklion?
With an average high-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 10°C (50°F), January is the coldest month in Heraklion, Greece.
How much does it rain in Heraklion?
In Heraklion, Greece, during the entire year, the rain falls for 53.2 days and collects up to 500.6mm (19.71") of precipitation.
What is the rainiest month in Heraklion?
The month with the most rainfall is January when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 91.5mm (3.6") of precipitation.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Heraklion?
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.
What is the month with the coldest sea water in Heraklion?
February is the month with the coldest seawater in Heraklion, Greece, with an average sea temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F).
When are the longest days in Heraklion?
With an average of 14.5h of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Heraklion.
What is the warmest month in Heraklion?
July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F).
What month has the most sunshine in Heraklion?
With an average of 12h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Heraklion, Greece.
When is the highest UV index in Heraklion?
With an average maximum UV index of 11, July is the month with the highest UV index in Heraklion.
What is the driest month in Heraklion?
The month with the least rainfall is August when the rain falls for 0.1 days and typically collects 0.7mm (0.03") of precipitation.
What month is the sea warmest in Heraklion?
With an average sea temperature of 26.1°C (79°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Heraklion, Greece.
What is the month with the shortest days in Heraklion?
The month with the shortest days in Heraklion, Greece, is December, with an average of 9.8h of daylight.
When is the lowest UV index in Heraklion?
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Heraklion, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
Average temperature
Heraklion, Greece
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.2°C).
Months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (22.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (10°C).
Average rainfall
Heraklion, Greece
- Average rainfall in January:
91.5mm - Average rainfall in February:
77.4mm - Average rainfall in March:
57.4mm - Average rainfall in April:
30mm - Average rainfall in May:
15.2mm - Average rainfall in June:
3.2mm
- Average rainfall in July:
1mm - Average rainfall in August:
0.7mm - Average rainfall in September:
19.5mm - Average rainfall in October:
68.8mm - Average rainfall in November:
58.8mm - Average rainfall in December:
77.1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (91.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.7mm).
Average rainfall days
Heraklion, Greece
- Average rainfall days in January:
10.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
9.1 days - Average rainfall days in March:
6.9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
3.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
1.9 days - Average rainfall days in June:
0.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
0.1 days - Average rainfall days in August:
0.1 days - Average rainfall days in September:
1.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
4.9 days - Average rainfall days in November:
6 days - Average rainfall days in December:
8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (10.1 days).
Months with the least rainy days are July and August (0.1 days).
Average sea temperature
Heraklion, Greece
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.4°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Heraklion, Greece
- Average daylight in January:
10.1h - Average daylight in February:
10.9h - Average daylight in March:
12h - Average daylight in April:
13.1h - Average daylight in May:
14h - Average daylight in June:
14.5h
- Average daylight in July:
14.3h - Average daylight in August:
13.5h - Average daylight in September:
12.4h - Average daylight in October:
11.3h - Average daylight in November:
10.3h - Average daylight in December:
9.8h
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14.5h).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9.8h).
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3.8h).
Average UV index
Heraklion, Greece
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 11).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
