Heraklion (Kreta) weather in October (Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Heraklion (Kreta) during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Heraklion (Kreta) the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Heraklion (Kreta) in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 207 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Heraklion (Kreta) climate page with graphs.

 

Heraklion (Kreta), monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 207 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Heraklion (Kreta) in October?

For visitors traveling to Heraklion (Kreta), we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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