Climate Change Chart of Heraklion, Greece

Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Heraklion, Greece: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends

For Heraklion, Greece, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.

Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature shows a difference of +0.26 °C in the more recent reference period; this unweighted comparison describes monthly averages, not daytime highs or a continuous trend. The largest monthly increase was in January, with a difference of +0.93 °C. The largest monthly temperature decrease occurred in June, a difference of -1.01 °C. These contrasting monthly changes show why the mean should not be taken to describe every month or individual day's conditions.

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Period 1940 - 1950 Period 2013 - 2023
Climate Change 2013 - 2023: Heraklion (Greece)
Climate Change 1940 - 1950: Heraklion (Greece)

Climate overview

Mean daily rainfall averaged across calendar months had a difference of +0.37 mm/day. This is a comparison of daily amounts averaged within calendar months, not a change in monthly rainfall totals or the number of rainy days. The largest monthly increase in mean daily rainfall was in February, with a difference of +1.13 mm/day. That month-specific shift does not by itself establish which month is wettest.

Mean daily sunshine duration averaged across calendar months had a difference of -0.23 hours/day. The largest monthly decrease was in February, with a difference of -0.64 hours/day, while the largest increase was in November, at +0.02 hours/day. These are shifts in monthly mean daily hours, not guarantees of sunshine on particular days.

Travel weather and climate change in Heraklion, Greece

For travel weather, the averaged monthly temperature difference is +0.26 °C, but the contrasting changes—a difference of +0.93 °C in January and -1.01 °C in June—show that this average is not a forecast for a chosen date or a measure of daytime heat. Use it as broad background rather than a basis for choosing a particular month. Mean daily rainfall has an averaged calendar-month difference of +0.37 mm/day, with the largest monthly increase, +1.13 mm/day, in February; mean daily sunshine has an overall difference of -0.23 hours/day. Neither comparison identifies reliably dry or sunny days, so consult more recent local forecasts when setting dates and plans, and keep arrangements flexible.

Climate Change Data Overview for Heraklion, Greece

Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Heraklion, Greece. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

Temperature °C

Month ⌀ 1940 - 1950 ⌀ 2013 - 2023 +/-
Jan 10.64 11.57 0.93
Feb 11.30 12.18 0.88
Mar 12.51 13.32 0.82
Apr 16.41 16.41 0.00
May 21.22 20.27 -0.95
Jun 24.97 23.96 -1.01
Jul 26.49 26.43 -0.07
Aug 26.29 26.56 0.27
Sep 23.45 24.07 0.62
Oct 19.77 20.02 0.25
Nov 16.44 16.95 0.52
Dec 12.39 13.25 0.86
⌀ Month 18.49 18.75 0.26

Sunshine (h) / day

Month ⌀ 1940 - 1950 ⌀ 2013 - 2023 +/-
Jan 8.10 7.87 -0.24
Feb 9.23 8.59 -0.64
Mar 10.07 9.85 -0.21
Apr 11.52 11.03 -0.49
May 12.55 12.06 -0.49
Jun 13.23 13.07 -0.17
Jul 13.07 13.05 -0.02
Aug 12.52 12.52 0.01
Sep 11.34 11.22 -0.13
Oct 9.77 9.59 -0.18
Nov 8.57 8.58 0.02
Dec 7.82 7.59 -0.22
⌀ Month 10.65 10.42 -0.23

Rain (mm) / day

Month ⌀ 1940 - 1950 ⌀ 2013 - 2023 +/-
Jan 2.11 2.15 0.04
Feb 1.71 2.84 1.13
Mar 1.49 2.19 0.69
Apr 0.95 1.15 0.20
May 0.51 0.84 0.33
Jun 0.18 0.53 0.35
Jul 0.05 0.14 0.09
Aug 0.03 0.26 0.22
Sep 0.46 0.69 0.22
Oct 1.02 1.11 0.09
Nov 1.70 1.76 0.07
Dec 1.41 2.37 0.97
⌀ Month 0.97 1.34 0.37

Snow (mm) / day

Month ⌀ 1940 - 1950 ⌀ 2013 - 2023 +/-
Jan 0.23 0.39 0.15
Feb 0.05 0.55 0.49
Mar 0.00 0.09 0.08
Apr 0.00 0.00 0.00
May 0.00 0.00 0.00
Jun 0.00 0.00 0.00
Jul 0.00 0.00 0.00
Aug 0.00 0.00 0.00
Sep 0.00 0.00 0.00
Oct 0.00 0.00 0.00
Nov 0.00 0.00 0.00
Dec 0.00 0.01 0.01
⌀ Month 0.02 0.09 0.06