Naxos · SummerMonth summary
Naxos weather in August
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Naxos in August?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.7h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Visiting Naxos in August is a safe bet: great weather, only 4% chance of rain.
By trip type
Naxos in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Naxos sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Naxos.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 10°C | 15°C | 41% | 2.3 | 8.7h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 15°C | 28% | 1.5 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 17°C | 26% | 1.6 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 20°C | 15% | 0.8 | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 24°C | 13% | 0.5 | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 28°C | 6% | 0.2 | 13.4h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.1 | 13.1h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 4% | 0.1 | 12.7h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 27°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.5h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 23°C | 11% | 0.6 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 20°C | 22% | 1.6 | 8.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 12°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.3 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Naxos averages 30°C, 4% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Naxos in August
Is August a good time to visit Naxos?
August is an excellent time to visit Naxos (score 9.1/10). With 30°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Naxos in August?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.7h/day.
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