AI-generatedIerapetra at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 319 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Ierapetra
Ierapetra has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Ierapetra is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
07:2218:44
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:06–07:56 · evening 18:09–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:06 · evening 18:59–19:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ierapetra in October?
In October, Ierapetra is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min07:22 – 18:44
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 36 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %70 %
- Seaweight 25 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %98 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Ierapetra
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.8 – 25.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ierapetra ranges from 16.5 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.4 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.3° | 16.6° | 18.0° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.5° | 15.9° | 17.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.5° | 15.8° | 17.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 17.4° | 16.8° | 17.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.6° | 18.9° | 20.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.7° | 22.2° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 24.1° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 25.4° | 27.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.5° | 24.6° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.9° | 22.8° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.8° | 20.9° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.3° | 18.3° | 19.9° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Ierapetra
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Ierapetra, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ierapetra
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ierapetra: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ierapetra has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ierapetra
How breezy and how cloudy Ierapetra is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ierapetra typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Ierapetra: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ierapetra
How often the day gets hot in Ierapetra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ierapetra has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ierapetra
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (11°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 63 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 15° | 12° | 17.3° | 5.1 h | 10 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 15° | 11° | 16.5° | 6.1 h | 9 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 16° | 12° | 16.5° | 7.0 h | 8 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 18° | 14° | 17.4° | 8.6 h | 5 | 27 |
| MayMay | 67 | 22° | 17° | 19.6° | 10.0 h | 4 | 24 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 26° | 21° | 22.7° | 11.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 24° | 25.0° | 12.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 24° | 26.1° | 10.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 27° | 22° | 25.5° | 9.0 h | 3 | 15 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 23° | 19° | 23.9° | 6.8 h | 4 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 20° | 16° | 21.8° | 5.6 h | 6 | 27 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 16° | 13° | 19.3° | 4.6 h | 9 | 44 |
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). Sources & licences
35.01° N, 25.74° E · 9 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Ierapetra
The best time to visit Ierapetra is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to December. The wettest month is February with 51 mm of precipitation.
Ierapetra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ierapetra in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Ierapetra in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Ierapetra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Ierapetra in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ierapetra for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ierapetra
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Ierapetra: score 100 against 81. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 81 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 29° |
| Night low | 19° | 24° |
| Sea | 23.9° | 25.0° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 12.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 24 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Ierapetra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In January, Ierapetra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in January23February15° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In February, Ierapetra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in February28March16° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In March, Ierapetra is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in March38April18° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In April, Ierapetra is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in April67May22° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In May, Ierapetra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in May95June26° · Sea 23° · 12 h
In June, Ierapetra is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in June100July29° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Ierapetra is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in July100August29° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Ierapetra is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in August100September27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In September, Ierapetra is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °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. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in September81October23° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In October, Ierapetra is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in October48November20° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In November, Ierapetra is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
Ierapetra in November26December16° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In December, Ierapetra is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierapetra.
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Ierapetra vs. Agios Nikolaos
In October the holiday weather in Ierapetra and Agios Nikolaos is about equally good (score 81 vs. 83). During the day Agios Nikolaos is 1 °C warmer than Ierapetra. The sea in Agios Nikolaos is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Ierapetra | Agios Nikolaos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 81 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 24° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Ierapetra ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Symi24°24°85
- 7Agios Nikolaos24°23°83
- 8Malia24°23°83
- 11IerapetraThis page23°24°81
Planning a trip to Ierapetra
Weather for your travel dates
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Ierapetra in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ierapetra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 50 min
- Distance
- 2,780 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ierapetra
When is the best time to visit Ierapetra?
The best time to visit Ierapetra is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ierapetra?
The sea temperature in Ierapetra ranges from 16.5 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Ierapetra in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Ierapetra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Ierapetra?
The wettest month is February with 51 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ierapetra get?
Ierapetra gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Ierapetra in?
Ierapetra uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ierapetra?
A nonstop flight from London to Ierapetra takes about 3 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ierapetra?
Ierapetra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 23.
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