Weather radar Heraklion
Real-time precipitation radar · Kreta · Greece
Heraklion climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Heraklion shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 17.4° | 16.8° | 19° | 23° | 26.8° | 30.7° | 32.8° | 32.6° | 29.6° | 25.5° | 22.7° | 18.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 10.9° | 10.1° | 11.2° | 13.8° | 17.4° | 22° | 24.9° | 24.6° | 21.7° | 18° | 15.6° | 12.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 52 | 52 | 60 | 33 | 32 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 35 | 20 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| Sunshine hours | 259 | 259 | 320 | 343 | 381 | 395 | 405 | 388 | 339 | 306 | 265 | 252 |
| Humidity | 80% | 78% | 73% | 67% | 63% | 60% | 58% | 63% | 68% | 75% | 77% | 81% |
Best time to visit Heraklion
The best time to visit Heraklion is typically July. In this month the average high is 32.8°C, precipitation is 2 mm and sunshine duration is 405 hours. The annual average high is 24.6°C, total annual precipitation is 385 mm (69 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3912 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Heraklion
How up to date is the weather radar for Heraklion?
The weather radar for Heraklion is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Heraklion?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Heraklion: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Heraklion?
The thunderstorm potential for Heraklion is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Heraklion.
What is the climate like in Heraklion?
Heraklion has an annual average high of 24.6°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 32.8°C), the coldest February (avg low 10.1°C). The wettest month is March with 60 mm, the driest July with 2 mm. Total annual precipitation is 385 mm (69 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3912 hours.
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