Things to do in Heraklion (Greece)
The gateway to Crete: the palace of Knossos and the Minoan civilisation, the archaeological museum, the Venetian harbour. The island offers gorges, beaches like Elafonissi and Balos, and generous olive-oil cooking.
Weather in Heraklion by month
Best time to go: April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 10°C | 10 | Mild |
| February | 17°C | 10°C | 12 | Mild |
| March | 19°C | 11°C | 9 | Ideal |
| April | 21°C | 13°C | 7 | Ideal |
| May | 26°C | 16°C | 6 | Ideal |
| June | 30°C | 22°C | 1 | Hot and sunny |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 1 | Hot and sunny |
| August | 32°C | 24°C | 1 | Hot and sunny |
| September | 29°C | 21°C | 6 | Hot and sunny |
| October | 26°C | 17°C | 2 | Ideal |
| November | 23°C | 14°C | 5 | Ideal |
| December | 18°C | 11°C | 10 | Mild |
Averages of the last 3 years · Open-Meteo.com
Updated 2026-10-29