Chania weather in August 2026

Q: How hot is it in Chania in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 28°C in Chania in August with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 20°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Chania in August?

There are normally 11 hours of bright sunshine each day in Chania in August - that's 85% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around Chania in August?

The average sea temperature around Chania in August is 25°C.

Q: Does it ever rain in Chania in August?

There are usually no days with some rain in Chania in August and the average monthly rainfall is 1mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 30°C in Chania, Crete in August based on long-term weather averages. There are 12 hours of sunshine per day on average.

30
30°C max day temperature
12
12 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
21
21°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
1
1 mm of monthly rainfall
9
9 (Very High) UV index
26
26°C sea temperature

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The August weather guide for Crete (Chania) 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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