Average Monthly Sunshine in Heraklio Town

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Heraklio Town receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Heraklio Town, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 372 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2786 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Heraklio Town’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Heraklio Town enjoys an average of 2786 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Heraklio Town’s wettest month, receives 4.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Heraklio Town Precipitation page.