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Cyclades Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Cyclades, Greece in August.

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Planning a getaway to the Cyclades, Greece this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Cyclades in August

The Cyclades, Greece is a region in Greece. August in the Cyclades generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Koufonisia to 29°C (84°F) in Korissia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Korissia and 24°C (75°F) in Koufonisia. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Cyclades, Greece. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cyclades, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in Mýkonos City.

Explore the Cyclades by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cyclades - and find the best time to visit. (based on Fira)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cyclades in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Cyclades.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Cyclades

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Cyclades, Greece?

Temperature range in the Cyclades (August)

Precipitation variation in the Cyclades (August)

Mýkonos City

In August Mýkonos City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mýkonos City →

Fira

In August Fira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Fira →

Naxos Chora

In August Naxos Chora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Naxos Chora →

Oía

In August Oía generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Oía →

Náousa

In August Náousa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Náousa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cyclades, in Greece.

In our records: Greece August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Greece in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Greece reached 46°C (115°F) in Nafplio on August 3, 2021.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cyclades in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Mýkonos City 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Naxos Chora 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Oía 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Náousa 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Parikia 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)

The Cyclades weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cyclades, Greece in August?

the Cyclades, Greece typically experiences excellent weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Mýkonos City average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Cyclades, Greece in August?

Average temperatures in the Cyclades, Greece during August range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Mýkonos City.

Does the Cyclades, Greece get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cyclades, Greece during August, with Mýkonos City averaging close to 0.5 mm (0.02 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Cyclades, Greece?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Cyclades, Greece with overall excellent weather in Mýkonos City.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Mýkonos City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be good.

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