Best Time to Visit Irákleion: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Irákleion: June, July, August, September.
- Best months for Irákleion: June, July, August, September.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, December, February.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 7°C | 68 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.2 |
| February | 14°C | 7°C | 66 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 54 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 20°C | 11°C | 36 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 31 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| June | 28°C | 19°C | 13 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.8 |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.8 |
| September | 27°C | 19°C | 19 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| October | 24°C | 16°C | 38 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| November | 19°C | 12°C | 45 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.7 |
| December | 15°C | 9°C | 64 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Irákleion?
The best months are June, July, August, September.
When is the rainy season in Irákleion?
The wettest months are January, December, February.