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Heraklion in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Heraklion in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Heraklion, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Heraklion in October 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Heraklion in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +23°C during the day, and approximately 14 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 48 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Heraklion has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Heraklion in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Heraklion for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +13°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +21°C.

Is Heraklion warm or cold in October?

Heraklion is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +18°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Heraklion:

Climate in Heraklion in October

Heraklion weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+26°C+23°C+19°C
Min. temperature
+14°C+12°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+37°C+33°C+29°C
Rainfall
17 mm48 mm64 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
64%66%68%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
24147
Cloudy days
51317
Rainy days
146
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +23°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 17 mm to 48 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 24 sunny days in September to 14 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Heraklion in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Heraklion is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Heraklion based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 154 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 113 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Heraklion wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 31% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Heraklion?

This is the weather in Heraklion in October 2023:
1 October
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+28°C
2 October
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+31°C
3 October
☀️
+26°C
4 October
☁️
+25°C
5 October
☁️
+23°C
6 October
☁️
+22°C
7 October
🌧️
+23°C
8 October
🌧️
+23°C
9 October
☀️
+23°C
10 October
☀️
+24°C
11 October
☀️
+24°C
12 October
☀️
+23°C
13 October
☀️
+24°C
14 October
☀️
+24°C
15 October
🌧️
+20°C
16 October
🌧️
+21°C
17 October
🌧️
+20°C
18 October
🌧️
+20°C
19 October
☁️
+20°C
20 October
☁️
+21°C
21 October
☁️
+21°C
22 October
☀️
+20°C
23 October
☀️
+22°C
24 October
☀️
+24°C
25 October
☀️
+25°C
26 October
☀️
+25°C
27 October
☀️
+24°C
28 October
☁️
+22°C
29 October
☁️
+21°C
30 October
☁️
+21°C
31 October
☀️
+21°C
In October 2023 Heraklion had 16 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Heraklion climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Heraklion in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+22°C) and the highest in 1992 (+30°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 224 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Heraklion in October:

Is October a good time to visit Heraklion?

October is a really good time to go to Heraklion. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Heraklion.

Can you sunbathe in Heraklion in October?

October is warm in Heraklion. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Heraklion rainy in October?

Heraklion is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Heraklion in October?

The amount of sunny days in Heraklion during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Heraklion

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Heraklion, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.