August is another peak month for a beach holiday at Balos Lagoon, with hot and sunny weather, clear skies, and minimal rain. The sea is warm and ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying beach activities. Snorkeling and diving are perfect during this month, with excellent underwater visibility. Surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing may still be limited, but the overall beach experience is superb. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.
August is the peak of the tourist season in Crete, and Balos Lagoon is at its most crowded during this month. The beach is packed with visitors enjoying the sunny weather, and the crowd level is further increased by the Greek public holiday, the Assumption of Mary on August 15th.
The average maximum temperature in Balos Lagoon in August is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 31° in the previous month and 28° in the next month.
The average temperature in Balos Lagoon in August is 27°. The average temperature ranges is 27° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Balos Lagoon in August is 23°. The minimum temperature is 22° in the previous month and 20° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Balos Lagoon in August are 13.5 and there are 11.5 hours of sunshine per day on average during August making it a very sunny and pleasant month with long bright days.
The ultraviolet index in Balos Lagoon in August is typically 10 during August. An ultraviolet index reading of 8 to 10 indicates a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 15 minutes. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Balos Lagoon in August is 25.2° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
The average total rainfall in Balos Lagoon in August is 0.4cm and on average there are 0.1 rainy days in August making it an extremely dry time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Balos Lagoon in August is 20° which is somewhat uncomfortable for most people in cities but fine on a beach. The dew point is 20° in the previous month and 19° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Balos Lagoon in August is typically 81.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 79.1% in the previous month and 85.4% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Balos Lagoon in August is typically 57.1%. The average relative humidity is 54.2% in the previous month and 64.7% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Balos Lagoon in August is typically 27kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 28kmh in the previous month and 26kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Balos Lagoon in August is typically 11kmh. The average wind speed is 12kmh in the previous month and 10kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Balos Lagoon in August is from the North West.
