Heraklio Town Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Heraklio Town can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Heraklio Town. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a moderate 15°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Heraklio Town has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 538 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Heraklio Town, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 90 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.5 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Heraklio Town Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Heraklio Town, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Heraklio Town.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in May and June to 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
5 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Heraklio Town in Greece
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.
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