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Greece weather in August

Planning a journey to Greece this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

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.

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.

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. Going by our weather data, this month in Athens usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Meanwhile, Athens enjoys approximately 340 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Greece for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greece climate page.

Where to go in Greece in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Greece on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Greece

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Greece?

Average weather in 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.

Athens
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<<   July July
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33°C 
23°C 
364 hours 
5 mm 
1 day 
33°C 
23°C 
340 hours 
3.8 mm 
2 days 
29°C 
20°C 
277 hours 
16 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Athens

Average weather in 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.

Chania Town
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<<   July July
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27°C 
24°C 
375 hours 
3.4 mm 
0 days 
27°C 
24°C 
360 hours 
6.3 mm 
1 day 
25°C 
22°C 
287 hours 
29 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Chania Town

Average weather in 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.

Hersonissos
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<<   July July
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30°C 
23°C 
372 hours 
3.7 mm 
1 day 
30°C 
23°C 
346 hours 
4.6 mm 
1 day 
28°C 
21°C 
276 hours 
17 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Hersonissos

Average weather in 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.

Mýkonos City
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<<   July July
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26°C 
24°C 
0.3 mm 
2 days 
27°C 
24°C 
0.5 mm 
2 days 
25°C 
22°C 
6.5 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Mýkonos City

Average weather in 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.

Fira
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<<   July July
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27°C 
24°C 
0.2 mm 
1 day 
27°C 
24°C 
0.4 mm 
1 day 
25°C 
23°C 
6 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Fira

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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.

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