Irákleion weather
At 3:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Irákleion, Crete, Greece.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 84%
- Chance of rain
- 10%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Irákleion weather
Is it raining in Irákleion right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 18° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Irákleion this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–23° and lows of 12–17°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Irákleion lately?
In the past 7 days, Irákleion had 4 rainy days and 19.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Irákleion?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Irákleion weather by month
When is the best time to visit Irákleion?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Irákleion is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (58°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Irákleion?
January is the wettest month, with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Irákleion?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Irákleion have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 88 mm (3.5 in).
How warm is the sea in Irákleion?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C (82°F) and coolest in February at about 17°C (63°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Oct.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months