The climate in Crete during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Crete and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 27.9°C 82.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
Average temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 21.8°C 71.3°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Crete with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Crete in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
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Driest month: | February | 37mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -1.4°C 29.5°F |
Wettest month: | June | 103mm 4.1ins |