Hersonissos

What’s the weather like in Hersonissos in August?

You can expect hot and incredibly dry conditions when you visit this beautiful Greek resort on the Mediterranean island of Crete. The Hersonissos weather in August rarely produces any rain and the bright sunshine will blaze for hours and hours.

Geographical influences

The climate around Hersonissos, which lies between the popular beachside Crete resorts of Stalis and Heraklion, is influenced by its location on the island’s north coast. Resorts here are affected by northerly winds which sweep across the Sea of Crete. In hot months like August, these winds can be very refreshing.

Averages

It’s the height of summer this month in Hersonissos, so bring plenty of warm weather clothes and leave your umbrella at home. The weather in Hersonissos in August will see an average temperature of 29°C, but you can expect even warmer days on occasion. The average low temperature shouldn’t fall below 22°C and you may need the air conditioning on at night. An average of just 1mm of rain will fall around this pretty Crete resort, so the chances are you’ll see no rainfall at all in August. The sun blazes for an amazing average of 13 hours this month, with it rising at 6.30am at the beginning of August and not fading until about 8.20pm. The humidity will be around 69% and UV levels are increased too, so stay safe in the sun.