Heraklion (Kreta) weather in September (Greece)

Is September a good time to explore Heraklion (Kreta) weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During September, Heraklion (Kreta) experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 28°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 20°C.

Precipitation

Heraklion (Kreta) in September usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 276 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase 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 September

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 276 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in September

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 25°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

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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