The climate of Irákleio
The current climate in Irákleio features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Irákleio, Crete.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Irákleio gets 641 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,6 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Irákleio, Crete. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Irákleio
Yearly Temperature in Irákleio
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Irákleio, Crete. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Irákleio
Total Yearly Precipitation in Irákleio
Average Snowfall per Month in Irákleio
Total Yearly Snowfall in Irákleio
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Irákleio
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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.