Heraklion, Crete weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Heraklion, Crete in September?
In September, Heraklion, Crete is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Heraklion, Crete.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 100 | 100 | 82 |
| Day | 31° | 28° | 24° |
| Night | 22° | 20° | 17° |
| Sea | 26° | 25° | 23° |
| Sun | 11 h | 9 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 3 | 4 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 27 min07:01 – 19:28
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 16 %on average
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- 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 September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Heraklion, Crete in September: quick answers
Is Heraklion, Crete hot in September?
Yes. In September, Heraklion, Crete is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 20 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Heraklion, Crete in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Heraklion, Crete in September?
Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total.
Heraklion, Crete month by month
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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)