Aghios Nikolaos

What’s the weather like in Aghios Nikolaos in August?

The Aghios Nikolaos weather in August is the best of the year, with hot temperatures, sunny days and warm Mediterranean waters lapping the shores of the incredible Greek island of Crete. Aghios Nikolaos is in an idyllic spot on Crete’s fantastic north coast and there’s hardly any rain here in August. Perfect.

Geographical influences

The clear blue seas around Aghios Nikolaos are part of the Mirabello Bay and are quite sheltered and calm. Aghios Nikolaos enjoys a great spot on Crete’s north coast. Resorts in this region can have slightly lower temperatures than those in the south because of the cooling northerly winds which can reach the island.

Averages

The weather in Aghios Nikolaos in August is some of the best in Europe at this time. Visitors can expect an average daytime temperature of 29°C. On hotter days this can creep up by a few degrees and usually only drops to around 22°C on cooler days in August. Get your sunglasses ready, because the sun shines for an average of 13 hours each day. The days are long as well as hot, with the sun rising at 6.30am and not fading until 8.20pm at the beginning of the month. You’ll hardly see a drop of rain during your holiday to Aghios Nikolaos in August, with just 1mm falling on average. The sea temperature will be around 25°C so you’ll have lots of chances to dip in the Mediterranean or even try some exciting water sports. Take care when you’re exploring Crete and its ancient buildings, because the UV levels will be high in this peak summer month. The humidity should be about 68%.