Heraklion, Crete weather in June
Temperature, sea and sunshine in June: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in June
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Heraklion, Crete in June?
In June, Heraklion, Crete is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Heraklion, Crete.
June compared
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More details for June
- Daylight
- 14 h 31 min06:04 – 20:35
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 10 %on average
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in June
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Heraklion, Crete in June: quick answers
Is Heraklion, Crete hot in June?
Yes. In June, Heraklion, Crete is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 20 °C. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Heraklion, Crete in June?
Yes. In June the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Heraklion, Crete in June?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)