Peloponnese · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp · August
33°
at night 20° · avg 27°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 9 h/day
- Rain Days
- 1 days
- Water Temp
- 27°
above average
16 mm · very dry
very warm
August is the warmest month of the year in Peloponnese.
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 33° | 33° | 30° | 25° | 21° | 17° |
MINMIN | 6° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 7h | 5h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d63mm | 4d38mm | 3d31mm | 2d13mm | 2d14mm | 1d23mm | 1d13mm | 1d16mm | 2d44mm | 3d41mm | 5d67mm | 5d66mm |
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 Peloponnese — with 8 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 33°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 33°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 27°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 16 mm total. 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.
Packing list for Peloponnese in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Dünne Strickjacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Peloponnese?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Peloponnese (Climate Score: 91/100). Pleasant temperatures (33°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Peloponnese in August?
- In August, Peloponnese sees daily highs of 33°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Peloponnese in August?
- In August, Peloponnese receives an average of 16 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Peloponnese get in August?
- Peloponnese averages 8 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Peloponnese in August?
- Water temperature in Peloponnese in August averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
