Heraklion, Crete weather in August
Long-run climate averages for Heraklion, Crete, Greece in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In August, Heraklion, Crete averages 32°C by day and 23°C at night. The wettest month is usually February.
August in Heraklion, Crete averages a daytime high of 32°C and an overnight low of 23°C, which reads as hot for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. Across the whole year Heraklion, Crete sees roughly 353 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Heraklion, Crete forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Heraklion, Crete weather by month
what to expect in Heraklion, Crete through the yearHere is Heraklion, Crete's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Heraklion, Crete by season.
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .