Rethymno in August: weather, sea and travel tips
Is August a good time to visit?
August in Rethymno suits warm days and evenings. Days average +30 °C and nights +24 °C, so it may not suit you if cool conditions matter even after sunset.
Weather in August
August is over. Check the forecast for an upcoming trip, and use the August data as a guide for next season. Rethymno in September.
- Water
- +25 °C
- Daytime air
- +30 °C
- Night-time air
- +24 °C
Early, mid or late August?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 August | +30 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
| 11–20 August | +30 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
| 21–31 August | +30 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
Hot days in August
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in August
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +25 °C for the month. It averages +25 °C in the first ten days and +25 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rethymno.
Rainfall in August
In August, the average is 2 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 4 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
August or September: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | +30 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
| September | +27 °C | +22 °C | +25 °C |
August has warmer days than September. September offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Rethymno compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at August, see the August charts and archive by year.
Things to do in August
- On a dry day, the Venetian harbour offers a short waterside walk with views of the lighthouse and old customs house. It need not take up a whole sightseeing day.
- The Fortezza is an option for a dry day, with views of the town and Cretan Sea from the Venetian fortress. It suits an interest in historic defences and panoramas.
- For a rainy day, the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno has an exhibition inside St Francis Church. Finds trace the region from its earliest settlements to Venetian times.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.