Peloponnese · SummerMonth summary
Peloponnese weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Peloponnese in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.0h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.8/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Peloponnese 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
🎯 Grapes ripening — wine tours and outdoor tasting terraces In the height of summer, Peloponnese sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 10°C | 35% | 2.7 | 8.7h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 3°C | 11°C | 31% | 2.0 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 36% | 1.9 | 10.8h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 7°C | 18°C | 25% | 1.4 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 22°C | 29% | 1.6 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 28°C | 24% | 1.7 | 13.8h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 19°C | 31°C | 12% | 0.6 | 13.6h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 30°C | 14% | 0.5 | 13.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 27°C | 16% | 1.6 | 11.5h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 21°C | 20% | 1.4 | 10.4h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 15°C | 32% | 2.4 | 9.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 5°C | 11°C | 34% | 2.5 | 8.5h | 5.0/10 |
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, Peloponnese averages 30°C, 14% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Peloponnese in August
Is August a good time to visit Peloponnese?
August is an excellent time to visit Peloponnese (score 8.8/10). With 30°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Peloponnese in August?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.0h/day.
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