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Heraklio Town weather in August (Crete, Greece)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Heraklio Town during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Heraklio Town during August is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 23°C. This month features high temperatures, marking it as the warmest. Prepare with summer clothes and essentials to enjoy the sun to the fullest.

Precipitation

Heraklio Town in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 346 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Heraklio Town. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Heraklio Town climate page with graphs.

 

Heraklio Town, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 58% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 346 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (4 KM, 2 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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