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Best Time to Visit Heraklion

Greece · 30-year monthly climate averages

☀️ When to go

Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Heraklion are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.

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Climate profile

Heraklion sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 14°C).

Annual precipitation totals roughly 629mm — December is typically the wettest month (~123mm) and August the driest (~2mm).

A distinctly wetter period runs from December to January — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.

Year at a glance

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°15°30°

🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall

🔥 Recent heat vs normal

Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days

15/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
38°C
highest recorded · July 22
+1.4°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-07-12: +2.3°C2026-07-13: +3.6°C2026-07-14: +1.0°C2026-07-15: +0.3°C2026-07-16: +1.8°C2026-07-17: +1.2°C2026-07-18: +3.0°C2026-07-19: +4.7°C2026-07-20: +5.2°C2026-07-21: +6.6°C2026-07-22: +8.2°C2026-07-23: +1.8°C2026-07-24: +0.8°C2026-07-25: -4.7°C2026-07-26: -1.3°C2026-07-27: +3.7°C2026-07-28: +4.9°C2026-07-29: +2.1°C2026-07-30: -1.2°C2026-07-31: -1.2°C2026-08-01: -1.0°C2026-08-02: -1.2°C2026-08-03: +1.0°C2026-08-04: +2.1°C2026-08-05: +2.5°C2026-08-06: +2.0°C2026-08-07: +3.6°C2026-08-08: +3.7°C2026-08-09: +1.3°C2026-08-10: +0.3°C2026-08-11: +1.7°C2026-08-12: +1.7°C2026-08-13: +1.0°C2026-08-14: -1.8°C2026-08-15: -3.4°C2026-08-16: -3.0°C2026-08-17: -0.3°C

Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.

Month by month

MonthHigh / LowRainfallTravel rating
January14° / 9°C120mm🤔 Fair
February15° / 9°C94mm🤔 Fair
March17° / 9°C66mm👍 Good
April21° / 12°C31mm🌟 Great
May25° / 16°C16mm🌟 Great
June29° / 20°C4mm🌟 Great
July30° / 22°C2mm🌟 Great
August30° / 22°C2mm🌟 Great
September28° / 20°C16mm🌟 Great
October24° / 17°C56mm🌟 Great
November19° / 13°C98mm👍 Good
December16° / 11°C123mm🤔 Fair

FAQ

What is the best time to visit Heraklion?
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Heraklion are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
What is the hottest month in Heraklion?
July is typically the hottest month in Heraklion, with average daytime highs around 30°C.
What is the rainiest month in Heraklion?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 123mm of precipitation.