Palaiokastro weather in August (Crete, Greece)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Palaiokastro this August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Palaiokastro is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 29°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 23°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Palaiokastro in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.2 mm for the month. Historically, approximately a single day this month are expected to have 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 Palaiokastro. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January 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 Palaiokastro climate page with graphs.

 

Palaiokastro, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 26°C *  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 6.2 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 58% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 346 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (13 KM, 8 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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