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Chania Town weather in August (Crete, Greece)

Thinking of visiting Chania Town in August? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Chania Town is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. August is part of summer. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 27°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 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 Town in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.3 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about a single day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 360 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Chania Town. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chania Town, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single 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

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