Late summer · Weather & things to do
Naxos in August
Naxos's warmest month brings highs averaging 80°F (27°C), lows of 75°F (24°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
At 96/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 10%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 75°F (24°C).
With 75% average humidity, it feels muggy.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 10%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.7 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around August
August is one of Naxos's best months on the climate data.
- Humidity season begins: 75% on average, up from 74% in July.
- Comfort holds steady from July (97 → 96/100).
- August sits inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 80°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Naxos in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Agios Prokopios Beach
Long sandy beach with calm, clear water and tavernas behind it.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–Sep.
Plaka Beach
Miles of soft sand and shallow water south of town.
Why now August scores 96/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Apiranthos
Marble-paved mountain village with small museums and cafés.
Taverna Axiotissa
Country taverna cooking Naxian meats, cheeses and vegetables.
Vallindras Distillery
Family distillery in Halki making kitron liqueur since 1896.
Nearby in August
- Mykonos in August~24 mi · highs 78°F, 0.1 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Santorini in August~49 mi · highs 80°F, 0.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Athens in August~109 mi · highs 90°F, 0.3 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Selçuk in August~124 mi · highs 102°F, 0.2 in rain · 12°C (22°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Naxos in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Naxos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Oct window our Greek Island Hop route recommends.
How hot is Naxos in August?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Naxos in August?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.1 in (484 mm).
What should I pack for Naxos in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Greek Island Hop May – Oct
Planning Naxos in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.