Heraklion (Kreta) weather in October (Greece)

Can you expect sunny skies in Heraklion (Kreta) in October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Heraklion (Kreta) during October is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 24°C. At night, it falls to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Heraklion (Kreta) in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 207 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Heraklion (Kreta).

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  

Where to go in Greece in October

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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