Heraklion weather in July 2026

Q: How hot is it in Heraklion in July?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 28°C in Heraklion in July with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 20°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Heraklion in July?

There are normally 12 hours of bright sunshine each day in Heraklion in July - that's 86% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around Heraklion in July?

The average sea temperature around Heraklion in July is 25°C.

Q: Does it ever rain in Heraklion in July?

There are usually no days with some rain in Heraklion in July and the average monthly rainfall is 3mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 28°C in Heraklion, Crete in July based on long-term weather averages. There are 12 hours of sunshine per day on average.

28
28°C max day temperature
12
12 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
20
20°C min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
3
3 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11 (Extreme) UV index
25
25°C sea temperature

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The July weather guide for Crete (Heraklion) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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