Crete in August
Peak summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Crete.
August is the busiest month, with Greek holidays around August 15.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–30°C
- Hot and dry, with strong winds.
- Crowds
- Very High
- Peak crowds.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Peak rates.
+Warmest sea.
–The busiest month.
My tip for August
Book cars and rooms early.
- Beach
- Festivals
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Crete, 5th for weather, 12th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Crete in August
- Peak season
- Beaches, Knossos and Balos are packed, and prices peak.
- Samaria Gorge season
- The gorge opens and closes with the weather; check the park before you go.
July–August
About May–October
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Weather
Weather in Crete in August
In August Crete averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 1 mm of rain or snow over 0 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Wet days
- 0
Climate data: Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Crete in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Crete?
- August is one of the weakest months in Crete. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Crete overall (5 for weather, 12 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Warmest sea. The main downside: The busiest month.
- What is the weather like in Crete in August?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 1 mm of rain or snow over roughly 0 wet days. Hot and dry, with strong winds. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Crete crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. Peak crowds. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Crete in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Peak rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Crete?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (August ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Crete in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the busiest month.
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