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Peloponnese Weather in August

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

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Nafplio Tolón Monemvasía Poros

Thinking about venturing to the Peloponnese, Greece this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Peloponnese in August

The Peloponnese, Greece is a region in Greece. August in the Peloponnese generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Stavríon at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Kyparíssion at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Kyparíssion and 25°C (77°F) in Stavríon. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in the Peloponnese, Greece, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Pórto Káyio with an average of 1.8 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Valtessiniko with 24 mm (0.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Peloponnese in August

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

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 Peloponnese

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

Temperature range in the Peloponnese (August)

Precipitation variation in the Peloponnese (August)

Nafplio

In August Nafplio generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nafplio →

Tolón

In August Tolón generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tolón →

Monemvasía

In August Monemvasía generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Monemvasía →

Poros

In August Poros generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
364 hours
340 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Poros →

Kalamata

In August Kalamata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
358 hours
337 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
9 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kalamata →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nafplio 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 9.7 mm (0.4 in)
Tolón 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monemvasía 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Poros 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Kalamata 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Porto Heli 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 4.6 mm (0.2 in)

The Peloponnese weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in the Peloponnese, Greece brings pleasant weather. In Nafplio, daytime temperatures are typically around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Peloponnese, Greece during August range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Nafplio.

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

Not particularly. Nafplio averages just 9.7 mm (0.4 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Peloponnese, Greece.

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Nafplio, August might be a good time to visit the Peloponnese, Greece.

On average, the best time to visit the Peloponnese, Greece is in April, May, September and October with generally perfect weather in Nafplio. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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