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Heraklion's climate
Plan exposed city walks and archaeological sites around a Mediterranean pattern: hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Seasonal breezes can ease summer heat, but weather still changes the comfort of outdoor visits.
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Heraklion's harbour, walls and nearby archaeological sites involve time outdoors. In summer, allow for heat and clear skies; in winter, leave room to swap an exposed walk for a museum when rain arrives. The broad seasonal pattern is more useful than old monthly averages.
Useful to know
For a summer visit, place exposed walks such as the harbour and fortifications in the cooler part of the day.
In wetter months, keep the Heraklion Archaeological Museum as an indoor alternative to a long outdoor circuit.
Check a current forecast before setting out for Knossos or other open-air sites.
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