Crete · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp
29.6°C
Min Temp
23.2°C
Sunshine
11.3 h/day
Rain Days
0 days
Water Temp
26.9°C
Rainfall
1.8 mm
Humidity
68%
Avg Temp
26.7°C
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Crete — with 11 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 30°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 23°C at night (daily average: 27°C). With 11 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 2 mm of rain over 0 days. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Strandsaison in Vollform: Elafonisi mit seinem rosa Sand und Vai mit dem Palmenwald sind jetzt ihr bekanntestes Gesicht — und am vollsten. Früh aufstehen lohnt sich: die besten Plätze und Fotos entstehen vor 9 Uhr.
Packing list for Crete in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Crete?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Crete (Climate Score: 94/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (11 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Crete in August?
- In August, Crete sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 23°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Crete in August?
- In August, Crete receives an average of 2 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Crete get in August?
- Crete averages 11 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Crete in August?
- Water temperature in Crete in August averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
