Climate of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Point-value climate at Heraklion (Crete, Greece). Population approximately 137,154.
Located in Crete, Greece, Heraklion has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 137,154. Monthly average temperatures range from 11.7°C / 53.1°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 99 mm / 3.9 in (January) — about 528 mm / 20.8 in across the year. Heraklion is the capital of Crete. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Heraklion's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, June, July, August, September.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.7°C53.1°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| February | 11.8°C53.2°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| March | 13°C55.4°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| April | 16.1°C61°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.7°C67.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.7°C74.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.2°C73.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 19.8°C67.6°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 16.1°C61°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 13.2°C55.8°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Heraklion?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, June, July, August, September. Heraklion's warmest month is July at an average of 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and its driest month is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Heraklion?
Heraklion, in Crete, Greece, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 11.7°C / 53.1°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 528 mm / 20.8 in, with the wettest month being January (99 mm / 3.9 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Heraklion in July?
The average temperature in Heraklion in July is 25.6°C / 78.1°F, with rainfall of about 1 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Heraklion?
The driest month in Heraklion is July, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Heraklion?
The wettest month in Heraklion is January, with approximately 99 mm / 3.9 in of average monthly rainfall.