Kos Weather in August

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

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Kos Town Kéfalos Kardámaina Tigaki

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

What to Expect in Kos in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Kos Town. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Kos, Greece. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Kos, Greece in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) in Kos Town. Going by our weather data, this month in Kos Town usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Kos Town gets approximately 322 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Kos in August

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

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 Kos

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

Temperature range in Kos (August)

Precipitation variation in Kos (August)

Kos Town

In August Kos Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no 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 sun hours
330 hours
322 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kos Town →

Kéfalos

In August Kéfalos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no 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 sun hours
330 hours
322 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kéfalos →

Kardámaina

In August Kardámaina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no 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 sun hours
330 hours
322 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kardámaina →

Tigaki

In August Tigaki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no 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 sun hours
330 hours
322 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tigaki →

Mastichari

In August Mastichari generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no 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 sun hours
330 hours
322 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mastichari →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kos Town 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Kéfalos 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Kardámaina 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Tigaki 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Mastichari 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Marmari 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)

Kos weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Kos, Greece generally has perfect weather conditions. Kos Town sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Kos Town peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Kos, Greece get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Kos, Greece. Kos Town averages only about 0.2 mm (0.01 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kos, Greece?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Kos, Greece. Typically, the climate in Kos Town is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Kos Town. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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