When to visit
Heraklion?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Heraklion
Crete · Greece

The best weather in Heraklion is from May, June, September, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, November. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
96

Perfect climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
20–28°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
20–30°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
17mm
Light rain · 3 days
Sunshine
13.6h
Clear skies
Humidity (%)
58%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
76
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun76JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score505567919296748194908562
ClimateColdColdMildMildPleasantPleasantHot & dryHot & dryPleasantPleasantMildMild
Temperature8–14°C8–15°C9–17°C12–21°C16–25°C20–28°C23–31°C23–30°C20–28°C17–24°C13–20°C10–16°C
Feels like5–12°C6–13°C7–15°C10–20°C15–25°C20–30°C23–32°C24–32°C21–29°C17–24°C12–19°C8–14°C
Precipitation86mm
15 days
87mm
12 days
75mm
11 days
32mm
5 days
29mm
5 days
17mm
3 days
5mm
1 days
14mm
2 days
25mm
4 days
37mm
7 days
58mm
9 days
83mm
14 days
Sunshine7.8h
☀︎ 78%
9.0h
☀︎ 82%
9.9h
☀︎ 83%
11.4h
☀︎ 87%
12.3h
☀︎ 87%
13.6h
☀︎ 93%
13.4h
☀︎ 94%
12.9h
☀︎ 96%
11.7h
☀︎ 94%
9.8h
☀︎ 87%
9.1h
☀︎ 88%
8.0h
☀︎ 81%
WindW · 19 km/hW · 19 km/hNW · 19 km/hNW · 18 km/hNW · 17 km/hNW · 17 km/hNW · 20 km/hNW · 20 km/hNW · 18 km/hNW · 16 km/hW · 16 km/hW · 17 km/h
Humidity (%)75%73%70%62%62%58%54%58%63%71%74%76%
Day length10.1h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.0h14.5h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.3h10.3h9.8h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Heraklion?

The best weather in Heraklion is from June, September, May, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, November, May (12–31 °C).

What is the weather like in Heraklion?

Heraklion has a climate with an overall score of 7.8/10. Annual temperatures range from 8 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Heraklion?

The hottest month in Heraklion is July, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 23 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Heraklion?

The rainiest month in Heraklion is February, with an average of 87 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Heraklion?

Peak season in Heraklion is June, July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Heraklion?

Shoulder season in Heraklion falls in May, October. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.