Symi weather in August (Dodecanese, Greece)

Thinking of visiting Symi in August? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Symi during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 25°C. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Symi in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.2 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Typically, you can expect about 4 days of rain this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Symi. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Symi climate page with graphs.

 

Symi, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 0.2 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Data from: Rhodes, Greece (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in August

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Symi.

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