Greece
Greece in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Greece in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Greece in August?
- Athens is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in August; Heraklion is the coolest at 29°C (84°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Greece in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Rhodes (27°C (80°F)), and 8 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Athens
Coolest
29°
Heraklion
Driest
1 mm
Heraklion
Warmest sea
27°
Rhodes
August in Greece ranges from 29°C (84°F) in Heraklion to 32°C (90°F) in Athens — a spread of 3 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Heraklion, Thessaloniki, and Athens.
Best places in Greece in August
100 
Heraklion
Crete · Greece
29° / 22° 1 mm Aug
96
Thessaloniki
Central Macedonia · Greece
31° / 19° 25 mm Aug
92
Athens
Attica · Greece
32° / 23° 7 mm Aug
100
Rethymno
Crete · Greece
29° / 21° 1 mm Aug
100
Chania
Crete · Greece
30° / 22° 2 mm Aug
100
Rhodes
South Aegean Islands · Greece
30° / 23° 2 mm Aug
100
Sitia
Crete · Greece
30° / 23° 2 mm Aug
98
Kavala
East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece
30° / 20° 13 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heraklion | 29° | 22° | 1 mm | 25° | 100 |
| Chania | 30° | 22° | 2 mm | — | 100 |
| Rhodes | 30° | 23° | 2 mm | 27° | 100 |
| Rethymno | 29° | 21° | 1 mm | 26° | 100 |
| Hersonissos | 29° | 22° | 1 mm | 25° | 100 |
| Kavala | 30° | 20° | 13 mm | 26° | 98 |
| Alexandroupoli | 29° | 19° | 15 mm | 25° | 98 |
| Thessaloniki | 31° | 19° | 25 mm | — | 96 |
| Ierapetra | 31° | 23° | 1 mm | — | 96 |
| Nafplion | 32° | 20° | 12 mm | — | 95 |
| Piraeus | 32° | 22° | 8 mm | 26° | 95 |
| Pátrai | 32° | 19° | 9 mm | — | 94 |
| Athens | 32° | 23° | 7 mm | — | 92 |
| Corfu | 32° | 20° | 23 mm | 26° | 92 |
| Volos | 31° | 20° | 18 mm | — | 73 |
| Larissa | 32° | 18° | 18 mm | — | 67 |
Festivals in Greece in August
- Metageitnia Ancient Greek festival held in Athens
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Greece in August?
Average daytime highs range from 29° in Heraklion to 32° in Athens.
Can you swim in Greece in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Rhodes at about 27°.