Best Time to Visit Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Heraklion is at its sunniest and driest in April–September.
The best time to visit Heraklion for sunny, dry weather is April–September — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.7°C / 53.1°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 99 mm / 3.9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Heraklion, Crete, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Heraklion's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Heraklion?
The best time to visit Heraklion for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Heraklion's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Heraklion?
The rainy season at Heraklion, Crete runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 57 mm / 2.2 in. The wettest single month is January (99 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the driest month in Heraklion?
The driest month in Heraklion is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Heraklion?
The least comfortable months for travel to Heraklion — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 99 mm / 3.9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 11.7°C / 53.1°F.
Is Heraklion climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Heraklion figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Greece figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Heraklion specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.