Maleme weather in August (Crete, Greece)

Wondering what the weather is like in Maleme during August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Maleme in August, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 27°C, cooling down at night to around 24°C. Prepare for the warmest month of the year with plenty of summer clothes. Whether you're relaxing or active, staying cool and protected is key.

Precipitation

Maleme in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.6 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around a single day will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 360 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

 

Maleme, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 4.6 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 54% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 360 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (24 KM, 15 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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?

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