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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.

Lagune mit rosa Sand auf KretaCrete · AugustPhoto: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate 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

Daytime temperature°C
14
J
14
F
16
M
19
A
22
M
26
J
28
J
28
A
26
S
23
O
19
N
16
D
Rainy daysdays
9
J
7
F
6
M
4
A
2
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
6
O
8
N
10
D

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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.