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Crete weather in August 2025
Expect 28°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 11 hours of sunshine per day in Crete in August based on long-term weather averages. There are usually no days with some rainfall and 1 mm of average monthly rainfall in August.
- 28°C max day temperature
28 - 11 hours of sunshine per day
- 0 days with some rainfall
0 - 20°C min night temperature
20 - 13 hours of daylight per day
13 - Moderate heat & humidity
M - 1 mm of monthly rainfall
1 - 10 (Very High) UV index
10 - 25°C sea temperature
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The August weather guide for Crete (Heraklion) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Crete in August?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 28°C in Heraklion, Crete in August with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 20°C at night.
How sunny is it in Crete in August?
There are normally 11 hours of bright sunshine each day in Heraklion, Crete in August - that's 85% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Crete in August?
The average sea temperature around Heraklion, Crete in August is 25°C.
Does it ever rain in Crete in August?
There are usually no days with some rain in Heraklion, Crete in August and the average monthly rainfall is 1mm.
Crete August sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Crete in August 2025. Select a month to view Crete sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Crete sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Heraklion.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st August 2025 | 05:28 | 19:23 |
| Saturday, 16th August 2025 | 05:40 | 19:07 |
| Sunday, 31st August 2025 | 05:51 | 18:48 |
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