Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands Weather in August

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

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Laganas Tsilivi Paleokastritsa Lefkada Town

Planning a trip to the Ionian Islands, Greece this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Ionian Islands in August

The Ionian Islands, Greece is a region in Greece. August in the Ionian Islands generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Vathi to 29°C (84°F) in Kalami. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Kalami and 25°C (77°F) in Vathi. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in the Ionian Islands, Greece. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across the Ionian Islands, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Keri with an average of 6 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Kassiopi with 20 mm (0.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Ionian Islands in August

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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 Ionian Islands

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

Temperature range in the Ionian Islands (August)

Precipitation variation in the Ionian Islands (August)

Laganas

In August Laganas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Laganas →

Tsilivi

In August Tsilivi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tsilivi →

Paleokastritsa

In August Paleokastritsa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
365 hours
333 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Paleokastritsa →

Lefkada Town

In August Lefkada Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lefkada Town →

Kávos

In August Kávos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
365 hours
333 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kávos →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Ionian Islands, 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 Ionian Islands in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laganas 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Tsilivi 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Paleokastritsa 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Lefkada Town 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Kávos 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Vasilikós 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)

The Ionian Islands weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Ionian Islands, Greece in August?

the Ionian Islands, Greece typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Laganas average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Ionian Islands, Greece in August?

Laganas averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Not particularly. Laganas averages just 6.3 mm (0.2 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Ionian Islands, Greece.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Ionian Islands, Greece?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Ionian Islands, Greece with overall perfect weather in Laganas.

On average, the best time to visit the Ionian Islands, Greece is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Laganas. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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