Crete · SummerMonth summary
Crete weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Crete in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Crete in August: 31°C and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Crete in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Heraklion Renaissance Festival — theatre and music in the Venetian Fortress In the height of summer, Crete sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 7°C | 15°C | 43% | 2.9 | 8.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.5 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 17°C | 33% | 2.2 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 21°C | 20% | 1.2 | 11.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 25°C | 23% | 1.4 | 12.7h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 29°C | 14% | 0.8 | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 31°C | 7% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 28°C | 15% | 0.8 | 11.4h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.1 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 29% | 1.9 | 9.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 9°C | 16°C | 42% | 2.8 | 8.5h | 6.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Crete averages 31°C, 7% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Crete in August
Is August a good time to visit Crete?
August is an excellent time to visit Crete (score 8.7/10). With 31°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Crete in August?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.6h/day.
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