Weather in August in Greece
Thinking about venturing to Greece this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Greece in August?
August in Greece generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Koufonisia at 27°C to very warm in Halkidona at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Halkidona and 24°C in Koufonisia. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Greece. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.To explore the conditions in Greece in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kéfalos with an average of 0.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Ágios Dimítrios with 70 mm. In Athens, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The city Athens usually sees around 340 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Greece climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Greece?
Athens
In August Athens generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chania Town
In August Chania Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hersonissos
In August Hersonissos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mýkonos City
In August Mýkonos City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Fira
In August Fira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Greece?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Greece. Typically, the climate in Athens is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Athens. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Greece.
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