Crete in August: weather, sea & travel advice
Crete in August is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 1 rainy days it is very dry.
Crete · AugustPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 28 °C
- Night
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sun
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 70 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent99/100
City breakExcellent85/100
ActiveGood74/100
FamilyExcellent96/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
- Little rain (about 1 rainy days)
- Warm, swimmable sea (26 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
14J
14F
16M
19A
22M
26J
28J
28A
26S
23O
19N
16D
9J
7F
6M
4A
2M
1J
0J
1A
3S
6O
8N
10D
Similar destinations in August
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Crete in August?
Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 24 °C.
Can you swim in Crete in August?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Crete in August?
On the long-term average, expect about 1 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Crete?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.