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Elia weather in August (Greece)

How is August weather typically in Elia? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Elia during August is usually perfect, offering very high temperatures and low rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 30°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 22°C. This month is known for its high temperatures, often being the hottest. Keep your summer wardrobe handy and enjoy the warmth responsibly.

Precipitation

Elia in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.2 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about a single day of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 346 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Elia.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Elia. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer 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 Elia climate page with graphs.

 

Elia, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.2 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 346 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (5 KM, 3 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. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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 Elia.

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