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Chania weather in August (Greece)

What kind of weather does August bring to Chania? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Chania is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 27°C, cooling down at night to around 24°C. The hottest month of the year invites you to embrace the warmth with suitable summer cloths. Stay cool and protected as you enjoy the sunny climate.

Precipitation

Chania in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.2 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 360 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chania climate page with graphs.

 

Chania, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.2 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 54% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 360 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in August

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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