Foinikiá weather in August (Crete, Greece)

Planning a trip to Foinikiá in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Foinikiá, August is characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 22°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Foinikiá in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.3 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 346 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Foinikiá, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 26°C *  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 6.3 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 346 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in August

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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 Foinikiá in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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