Petrochori weather in August (Crete, Greece)

What kind of weather does August bring to Petrochori? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Petrochori is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 30°C, cooling down at night to around 22°C. With its warmest temperatures, this month is ideal for summer activities. Pack light clothing and sun protection to enjoy the heat.

Precipitation

Petrochori in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.1 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about a single day of rain.

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. May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Petrochori climate page with graphs.

 

Petrochori, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 3.1 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 346 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (47 KM, 29 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

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