Chania weather in August (Thessalia, Greece)

What does the weather outlook for Chania look like in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Chania during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 29°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 24°C. Known as the warmest month of the year, it's a great time to break out your summer wardrobe. Remember to stay hydrated and enjoy the sunny weather.

Precipitation

Chania in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 4 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 321 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have 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 Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 321 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Volos, Greece (15 KM, 9 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chania.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.