Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kos in August

The sea around Kos averages 26°C in August, usually between 25°C and 28°C. That is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably.

Average26°CWarm
Usual range25°C–28°C80% of readings
vs July+1.4°warmer
vs September−0.5°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–November.

August in recent years

202326°C
202426°C
202527°C

Nearby in August

Kalymnos26°C11 km
Kos27°C17 km
Patmos25°C61 km
Symi28°C82 km
Samos26°C94 km
Amorgos25°C102 km

Beaches in Kos

15 of 16 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.