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Heraklio Town weather in August (Crete, Greece)

Looking to travel to Heraklio Town 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 Heraklio Town, August is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this toasty month.

Heraklio Town in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 1 day of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 346 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 1 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 in August and which places have the best weather 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 Heraklio Town 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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