When to go to Heraklion (Crete)?
Heraklion still keeps a working Venetian harbour, with the Koules fortress planted at the end of the mole and fishing boats rocking beside it. Inland, the frescoes of Knossos show their dolphins and processions, while the Archaeological Museum holds the Minoan pieces that make sense of them. Between the two, the old town runs on grilled fish, raki and long lunches.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Heraklion (Crete), aim for March to December.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in Heraklion (Crete)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4 | 57 | 12 | 61 |
| February | 8.7 | 68 | 12 | 64 |
| March | 9.8 | 82 | 13 | 67 |
| April | 11.3 | 17 | 17 | 81 |
| May | 11.8 | 34 | 20 | 83 |
| June | 13.5 | 18 | 25 | 91 |
| July | 13.4 | 4 | 28 | 95 |
| August | 12.9 | 8 | 27 | 94 |
| September | 11.6 | 16 | 24 | 88 |
| October | 10.1 | 17 | 21 | 81 |
| November | 9.3 | 20 | 18 | 75 |
| December | 7.9 | 43 | 15 | 65 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Heraklion (Crete), the sunniest month is June, and the driest is July (about 4 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 386 mm of rain falls, and 10 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Heraklion (Crete)?
- Knossos (Minoan palace)
- Archaeological museum
- Old town and Venetian harbour
- Koules fortress
Practical info
- Country: Greece
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