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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
When is the best time to go to Heraklion?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
14
- Feb
14
- Mar
15
- Apr
19
- May
23
- Jun
27
- Jul
28
- Aug
28
- Sep
25
- Oct
22
- Nov
19
- Dec
15
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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.
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What is the currency in Crete?
The currency in Crete is the Euro (EUR).
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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)
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