Best time to go to Heraklion Average weather of Heraklion, Crete
When is the best time to go to Heraklion?
When is the best time to go to Heraklion? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Heraklion are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
- On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
- Heraklion has dry periods in June, July and August
- The coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months are January and December
- August is the best month for swimming
Annual weather in Heraklion
Weather details in Heraklion month by month
Weather and climate in Heraklion
- From january to february the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 70°F and it rains about 17% of the time in february.
- From march to april the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 61°F and it rains about 1.2in each month.
- Between may and september the climate is very good. It is for example 81°F as maximum temperature in september and, in september, 1 days of rain are expected.
- Between october and december the climate is favorable. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 3.7in each month.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Heraklion
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Heraklion: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Heraklion
Find out when Heraklion has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Heraklion
- Very low season in Heraklion
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December. - Low season in Heraklion
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and June. - High season in Heraklion
The number of visitors to Heraklion is high in: July, September and October. - Peak season in Heraklion
The largest number of tourists visiting Heraklion is during: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Heraklion month by month
Best time for low prices in Heraklion
Average prices of hotels in Heraklion month by month
Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Heraklion. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Heraklion
A return flight between London and Heraklion is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 173 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 114 more for your airline ticket to Heraklion if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Heraklion
On average, it costs $ 26 per day to hire a car in Heraklion. This price varies by $ 36 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 15 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 50.
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