When is the best time to go to Irákleion
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Irákleion, Greece. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Irákleion
Irákleion weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Irákleion are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 137mm | 4.3hrs | 11hrs |
January in Irákleion is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Irákleion for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Irákleion and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Irákleion with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Irákleion weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 105mm | 4.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Irákleion is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Irákleion for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Irákleion and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Irákleion with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Irákleion weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 80mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Irákleion is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Irákleion.
March is in the spring in Irákleion and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Irákleion with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 36mm | 8.1hrs | 13.9hrs |
Irákleion's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Irákleion.
April is in the spring in Irákleion and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Irákleion with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 18mm | 10.3hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a dry month in Irákleion and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Irákleion, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Irákleion and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Irákleion with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 7mm | 12.5hrs | 11hrs |
June in Irákleion is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Irákleion, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Irákleion and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Irákleion with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 2mm | 12.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Irákleion is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Irákleion, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Irákleion and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Irákleion with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 12.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Irákleion is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Irákleion, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Irákleion and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Irákleion with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 23mm | 10.2hrs | 13.9hrs |
Irákleion's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Irákleion, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Irákleion and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Irákleion with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Irákleion weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 84mm | 7hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Irákleion and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Irákleion.
October is in the fall / autumn in Irákleion and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Irákleion with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Irákleion weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 77mm | 5.6hrs | 11hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Irákleion and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Irákleion.
November is in the fall / autumn in Irákleion and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Irákleion with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Irákleion weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 115mm | 4.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Irákleion is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Irákleion for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Irákleion and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Irákleion with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Irákleion weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 137mm 5.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
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