Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kos in August

The sea around Kos averages 27°C in August, usually between 25°C and 28°C. That is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably.

Average27°CWarm
Usual range25°C–28°C80% of readings
vs July+1.3°warmer
vs September−0.4°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
202427°C
202527°C

Nearby in August

Kos26°C17 km
Kalymnos26°C27 km
Symi28°C65 km
Patmos25°C78 km
Rhodes28°C105 km
Samos26°C106 km

Beaches in Kos

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