Heraklion weather in August 2024

Expect 28°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 11 hours of sunshine per day in Heraklion in August. Check more long-term weather averages for Heraklion in August before you book your next holiday to Crete in 2024/2025.

28
28°C max day temperature
11
11 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
20
20°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
1
1 mm of monthly rainfall
10
10 (Very High) UV index
25
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.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

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How hot is it in Heraklion in August?

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

How sunny is it in Heraklion in August?

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

How warm is the sea around Heraklion in August?

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

Does it ever rain in Heraklion in August?

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

Heraklion August sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Heraklion in August 2024. Select a month to view Heraklion sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st August 2024	06:28	20:23
Friday, 16th August 2024	06:40	20:07
Saturday, 31st August 2024	06:51	19:47

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