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Foinikiá weather in August (Crete, Greece)

What is the weather forecast for Foinikiá in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Foinikiá is known for its perfect weather, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 22°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

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 a single day of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 346 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 5 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

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