Kos · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 16° |
MINMIN | 9° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 11° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 8h | 9h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 20° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d49mm | 3d38mm | 3d34mm | 1d5mm | 1d13mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d6mm | 1d12mm | 2d25mm | 4d47mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Kos — with 12 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 32°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 32°C, cooling to 23°C at night (daily average: 27°C). With 12 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 0 mm of rain over 0 days. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Events & Festivals
- Honigernte-Festival (Antimachia)erster Samstag nach Mariä Himmelfahrt (15. August)
Im Bergdorf Antimachia dreht sich alles um den berühmten Thymian-Honig der Insel: lokale Imker präsentieren ihre Produkte, Honigspezialitäten werden verteilt und traditionelle Musik begleitet das Fest.
Packing list for Kos in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Kos?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Kos (Climate Score: 95/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C), good sunshine (12 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Kos in August?
- In August, Kos sees daily highs of 32°C. Nights cool to 23°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Kos in August?
- In August, Kos receives an average of 0 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Kos get in August?
- Kos averages 12 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Kos in August?
- Water temperature in Kos in August averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
