Europe's hottest cities during summer are concentrated in the southeast. These include Athens, Podgorica, Rome and Tirana. On a typical summer day, they all have temperatures that reach above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
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In August, Spain is mainly hot, dry and sunny, with warmer temperatures on the Mediterranean coast and inland, and slightly milder temperatures in the north. August is the high season in Spain, so most resorts are busy at this time of year.
Summer (June-August) can get very hot, particularly in central Portugal. Large numbers of Portuguese head to the beach during this period, when the water temperatures are warmer than usual. Visitors are drawn by the sunny and inviting southern European climate.
Average Temperatures in August in MallorcaAverage highs remain around 35°C and lows a pleasantly warm 19°C, give or take a couple of degrees. Humidity levels range from between 47% to 94%, which can make conditions feel hotter.
Located on Spain's southeast coast, Alicante has the highest number of sunny hours in Europe. With an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month (an average month has 730 hours in total, including nighttimes), it's a dream destination for sun lovers. Roughly half of the day, every day, is sunny in Alicante.
Cyprus is hot in August at about 30ºC – 35ºC and the sea at about 28ºC. In Greece, the thermometer often passes the thirty plus mark in summer as well, but in general there is less heat than in Cyprus, especially in the northern part of the country.
Peak season is summer, when Athens is packed with tourists, and hotel prices can be high. July and August are the hottest. The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept–Oct). It's pleasant, with comfortable weather, no rain, and smaller crowds (except during holiday weekends).
In July and August – the Algarve's hottest months – the average temperature is around 28°C (82°F), though some days can get as hot as 40°C (104°F). With cool ocean breezes, evening temperatures hover around 22°C (72°F) – perfect for comfortable outdoor dining.