Heraklion weather in January
January in Heraklion: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Heraklion · #372 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Heraklion climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Heraklion in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Heraklion?
- January in Heraklion: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Heraklion on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Heraklion in January?
- In January, Heraklion averages a daily high of 14.5°C and a low of 8.5°C, with about 66.3 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Heraklion in January?
- Heraklion has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in January.