Weather in Heraklion for October 2026
Until now, October 2026 in Heraklion is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 20.9 °C, this is 2.8 °C below the typical seasonal average.
In general, the average temperature in Heraklion at the beginning of October is 24.2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 22.2 °C by the end of October.
With an average of 3 rainy days, Heraklion experiences minimal rainfall in October.
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Temperatures trend during October in Heraklion
October weather in Heraklion day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 Oct. |  Patchy rain possible | 24° /18° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /18° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /18° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 4 Oct. |  Partly cloudy | 25° /19° | 0 mm | 6.4 | |
| 5 Oct. |  Sunny | 26° /18° | 0 mm | 6.3 | |
| 6 Oct. | Sunny | 25° /19° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /18° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Oct. | Partly cloudy | 24° /17° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Oct. | Sunny | 25° /17° | 0 mm | 5.9 | |
| 10 Oct. | Sunny | 25° /19° | 0 mm | 5.9 | |
| 11 Oct. | Sunny | 26° /20° | 0 mm | 5.8 | |
| 12 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /19° | 0.1 mm | 5.7 | |
| 13 Oct. | Sunny | 23° /18° | 0.2 mm | 5.6 | |
| 14 Oct. | Sunny | 23° /17° | 0 mm | 5.5 | |
| 15 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /17° | 0.1 mm | 5.4 | |
| 16 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 24° /18° | 0 mm | 5.3 | |
| 17 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /19° | 0.1 mm | 5.3 | |
| 18 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /18° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Oct. | Partly cloudy | 21° /16° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 20 Oct. | Sunny | 23° /17° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 21 Oct. | Partly cloudy | 24° /17° | 0.1 mm | 4.9 | |
| 22 Oct. |  Cloudy | 24° /17° | 0 mm | 4.9 | |
| 23 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /17° | 0 mm | 4.8 | |
| 24 Oct. | Sunny | 23° /17° | 0.6 mm | 4.7 | |
| 25 Oct. |  Overcast | 23° /17° | 0.6 mm | 4.6 | |
| 26 Oct. | Sunny | 22° /17° | 0.7 mm | 4.6 | |
| 27 Oct. | Overcast | 24° /16° | 0.1 mm | 4.5 | |
| 28 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /15° | 1.2 mm | 4.4 | |
| 29 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /15° | 1.2 mm | 4 | |
| 30 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /17° | 0.1 mm | 4.3 | |
| 31 Oct. |  Light rain | 21° /13° | 2.9 mm | 3.5 | |
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Heraklion weather in October vs September vs November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Sunny | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 26°/20° | 23°/17° | 20°/14° |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 48 mm | 23 mm |
| Wind | 21.2 km/h | 18.1 km/h | 20.5 km/h |
| Humidity | 61% | 66% | 68% |
| Rainy days | 3 days | 3 days | 4 days |
| Dry days | 27 days | 28 days | 26 days |
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Heraklion in October - FAQ
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What to pack to Heraklion in October?
Mild · highs around 23 °C, mostly dry
As you prepare for your trip to Heraklion in October, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Heraklion, during October, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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