What’s the climate like in Irákleio?
The current climate of Irákleio features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Irákleio in recent years was 40°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in January 2017.
On average, Irákleio gets 641 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Irákleio?
The best time to visit Irákleio for sunny weather is March through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Irákleio. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Irákleio
The climate table of Irákleio shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 129 | 104 | 77 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 2,2 | 4,3 | 15 | 71 | 62 | 115 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 641 mm per year, averaging 53 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,6 cm per year
- Driest months: 2,2 mm in July, 4,3 mm in August and 11 mm in June
- Wettest months: 129 mm in January, 115 mm in December and 104 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Irákleio
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Irákleio, Crete. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Irákleio
This graph shows how much precipitation Irákleio, Crete, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Irákleio
This graph shows how much snow Irákleio, Crete, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Irákleio
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Irákleio, Crete. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Irákleio
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Irákleio, Crete. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Irákleio
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Irákleio, Crete, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Irákleio
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Irákleio, Crete, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Irákleio by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Irákleio. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
