Marathón weather in August (Greece)

Is August a good time to explore Marathón weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Marathón during August to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 33°C, cooling down at night to around 22°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Marathón in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.2 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 340 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Marathón climate page with graphs.

 

Marathón, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 8.2 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 46% *  

Sunshine 340 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Athens, Greece (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in August

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Marathón.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.