There won't be any cooling rain showers: Crete has zero rain in July and August. This is one time of year when, contrary to what you might expect, Corfu is actually hotter than Crete. Daytime averages in both July and August are 32ºC, so expect some days to be much hotter.
Is Crete cooler than Rhodes?
Both Crete and Rhodes offer a mild climate in winter and blistering heat in summer. There's little difference between the two in temperature, though some argue that Crete is marginally warmer due to its more southerly location.
Is Rhodes or Crete warmer?
What is Rhodes like in winter?
Offering respite from colder climates, Rhodes typically enjoys milder temperatures compared to Greece's mainland. During the winter months, temperatures range from approximately 14-18°C (58-64°F) during the day and can slightly drop to 9-11°C (48-51°F) in the evenings.
Is the water warm in Crete?
Stomio sea water temperatures peak in the range 24 to 27°C (75 to 81°F) on around the 12th of August and are at their minimum on about the 1st of March, in the range 15 to 16°C (59 to 61°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Stomio climb to their warmest in the second week of August.