Heraklion weather

Usually in May
- 23
- 14
- 10
Weather by month
Now Today
- 25
- 14
5-day forecast

TUI: up to £200 off summer holidays

Discount Code

Save up to £200 on early summer holidays with TUI
£200 off - min spend £2,000 & £100 off - min spend £750
Travel before 20th July 2022 (inclusive)

Show discount code

******LAX

Redeem TUI discount code >>

Expires at 23:59 on Tuesday 31st May 2022 · View all TUI offers

TUI deal finder

Destination

Recommended for Crete

The weather guide for Crete (Heraklion) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

More about Crete

Which is the hottest month in Heraklion?

The hottest time of year in Heraklion is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Heraklion?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Heraklion with 153mm on average. There are normally 12 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Heraklion?

The sunniest time of year in Heraklion is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 86% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Heraklion?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Heraklion in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C.

What is the flight time to Crete from the UK?

The flight time to Crete from the UK is typically 4 hours.

What is the time difference between Crete and the UK?

The time difference between Crete and the UK is GMT+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Crete?

The main language spoken in Crete is Greek.

Learn a language for Crete with Rosetta Stone^*.

What is the currency in Crete?

The currency in Crete is the Euro (EUR).

Send money to Crete with XE Money Transfers^*.

Which plugs are used in Crete?

Crete uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Crete?

They drive on the right side of the road in Crete.

Compare Heraklion weather with the USA

Below the Heraklion weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Heraklion, Crete, Greece and the USA (Washington).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

Heraklion, Crete, Greece

USA (Washington)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec