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Hersonissos Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Hersonissos experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Hersonissos is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in July to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Hersonissos has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 431 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Hersonissos shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in February, with an average of 71 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.7 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Hersonissos Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hersonissos serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 Miles).

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

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Hersonissos

Sat   Jan 11
20°C | 14°C
S 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
18°C | 13°C
SW 6 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Mon   Jan 13
18°C | 12°C
S 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Hersonissos in Greece

During the months of April, May, October and November 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:
  • Does Hersonissos have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hersonissos?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hersonissos?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hersonissos?
    February tops the wettest month list with 71 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hersonissos?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hersonissos?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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