Heraklion weather in October
October in Heraklion: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Heraklion · #153 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Heraklion climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Heraklion in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Heraklion?
- October in Heraklion: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Heraklion on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Heraklion in October?
- In October, Heraklion averages a daily high of 24.7°C and a low of 17.4°C, with about 46.8 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Heraklion in October?
- Heraklion has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.