When to go · Karpathos
Karpathos in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (meltemi wind, peak crowds, highest prices); most north-side services close Nov–Apr.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Greece overall
- Prices
- High
- Greece overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (meltemi wind, peak crowds, highest prices); most north-side services close Nov–Apr.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- KarpathosHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 0 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Assumption (Dekapentavgoustos) big impact
15 Aug · Greece
Peak of the Greek summer: island festivals (panigyria), ferries and rooms full; Tinos draws pilgrims.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greece overall
- High
- Prices · Greece overall
- High
Greece overall: Greek holiday peak around 15 August; ferries sold out, wildfire risk highest, rooms at top prices.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Karpathos, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
May: 3
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 1
May: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (meltemi wind, peak crowds, highest prices); most north-side services close Nov–Apr.
May: Inside Karpathos's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.
Karpathos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen