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Rethymno Weather in August

Rethymno in August

The short of it: Rethymno in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 22° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 29 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

August in Rethymno brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 22°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 29 min in mid-August, 50 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Rethymno runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Gállos, 3 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Rethymno, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 29 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GállosCrete3 km SW30°22°1.0 mm
Violí CharákiCrete4 km W30°22°1.0 mm
AtsipópouloCrete5 km WSW30°22°1.0 mm
PrinésCrete6 km WSW30°22°1.0 mm
GerániCrete8 km W30°22°1.0 mm
PigíCrete8 km E30°22°1.0 mm
PánormosCrete20 km ENE30°23°1.0 mm
PéramaCrete20 km E30°22°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Rethymno Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Rethymno by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°8°128 mm18 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
February15°8°99 mm18 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
March17°10°65 mm17 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April20°12°27 mm16 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°16°20 mm13 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June28°20°4.0 mm15 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°22°1.0 mm18 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
August30°22°1.0 mm17 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September27°20°19 mm14 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°16°60 mm12 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
November20°13°84 mm14 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦
December16°10°119 mm17 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rethymno in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rethymno in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Rethymno?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Rethymno in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 29 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 47 min in December to 14 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Rethymno in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rethymno in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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