Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical Aug high
Heraklion
Greece · Europe
Heraklion is most comfortable in May and June. Summers are hot and winters are mild. The wetter months are roughly October to March. The air usually feels dry to comfortable.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
47°F to 88°F
Rain
7 days/mo
Sunshine
11 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Some hot afternoons, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
79°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
95%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Heraklion with Palma de Mallorca.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 13, 2026
Data & methodology