South Aegean Weather in August

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

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Kasos Karpathos

Considering a trip to South Aegean, Greece this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in South Aegean in August

South Aegean, Greece is a region in Greece. August in South Aegean generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Kasos. In South Aegean, Greece, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

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

Precipitation

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

Explore South Aegean by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Aegean — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kasos)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Aegean in August

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

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 South Aegean

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

Temperature range in South Aegean (August)

Precipitation variation in South Aegean (August)

Kasos

In August Kasos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Karpathos

In August Karpathos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Aegean, 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 South Aegean in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kasos 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Karpathos 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

South Aegean weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Aegean, Greece in August?

August in South Aegean, Greece brings perfect weather. In Kasos, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in South Aegean, Greece in August?

Daytime temperatures in Kasos peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does South Aegean, Greece get a lot of rain in August?

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

Is August a Good Time to Visit South Aegean, Greece?

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

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Kasos. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in South Aegean.

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