Where is hot in Europe in August?

August in brief in Europe

Seville leads the table with 35°C by day and 22°C at night and 1 rainy days (2 h 42 min from London). Kusadasi leads with 35°C by day and 23°C at night, a 25°C sea and 0 rainy days (4 h from London). Antalya leads with 34°C by day and 23°C at night, a 29°C sea and 1 rainy days (4 h 24 min from London). Marmaris leads with 33°C by day and 25°C at night, a 27°C sea and 1 rainy days (4 h 12 min from London). Fethiye leads with 33°C by day and 22°C at night, a 28°C sea and 3 rainy days (4 h 18 min from London).

Warm rather than hot (20-25°C): Prague 25°C, Lanzarote 25°C, Bled 24°C, Paris 24°C, La Palma 24°C, Krakow 24°C and 1 more. Hot but wet - over 25°C with more than eight rainy days: Verona (11 days), Milan (10 days), Lake Garda (11 days), Lido di Jesolo (9 days), Venice (8 days). Over 30°C by day: Seville, Kusadasi, Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye, Limassol and 15 more. For scale, London averages 21°C in August.

Warmest spot in each European country in August

• Spain: Seville 35°C (20 places tracked)
• Turkey: Kusadasi 35°C, sea 25°C (7 places tracked)
• Cyprus: Limassol 33°C, sea 27°C (3 places tracked)
• Greece: Athens 33°C, sea 26°C (16 places tracked)
• Italy: Sicily 32°C, sea 26°C (13 places tracked)
• Portugal: Albufeira 31°C, sea 21°C (5 places tracked)
• Albania: Saranda 31°C, sea 25°C
• Montenegro: Budva 29°C, sea 26°C
• Croatia: Split 29°C, sea 25°C (3 places tracked)
• Malta: Valletta 28°C, sea 27°C
• France: Nice 28°C, sea 25°C (2 places tracked)
• Bulgaria: Sunny Beach 27°C, sea 25°C
• Hungary: Budapest 27°C
• Czechia: Prague 25°C
• Slovenia: Bled 24°C
• Poland: Krakow 24°C
• Netherlands: Amsterdam 21°C, sea 20°C

By region

• Europe: 78 destinations, warmest Seville (35°C)

Shorter flights: strong heat without the longest journey

Seville suits travellers who actively want intense heat: days reach 35°C, nights stay at 22°C and the flight takes 2 h 42 min. With 0 rainy days, shade and a midday break matter more than wet-weather plans. Madrid offers a different balance: 32°C days, cooler 18°C nights and a shorter 2 h 18 min flight, though swimming in the sea is not part of the choice. For a coastal stay, Costa de la Luz pairs 31°C air with 23°C water and a 2 h 54 min flight. Albufeira has the same daytime temperature and flight time, but its 21°C sea makes swimming a cooler proposition. Choose Costa de la Luz if warmer water is the priority.

Warmer seas: decide how much heat you want overnight

Antalya is the clearest choice here for travellers who want very warm swimming water: the sea reaches 29°C, alongside 34°C days and a 4 h 24 min flight. Fethiye offers 28°C water and cooler nights than Marmaris, at 22°C rather than 25°C, although it has 2 rainy days against Marmaris's 1. Kusadasi suits those prioritising dry heat over the warmest sea, with 35°C days, 24°C water and 0 rainy days. Cyprus brings a longer 4 h 48 min flight: choose Ayia Napa for 28°C water, but expect 25°C nights. For less flying, Sicily combines 32°C days and 26°C seas with a 3 h 12 min journey; its 3 rainy days are the trade-off.

Less intense warmth, or heat with more rain

If sustained heat sounds tiring, Prague and Lanzarote sit at 25°C, while Bled, Paris, La Palma and Krakow reach 24°C. These are better fits for travellers who want warm days without planning everything around the strongest heat. Amsterdam, at 21°C, offers no daytime temperature advantage over London. Do not assume a hot destination will also be dry: Verona and Lake Garda have 11 rainy days, Milan has 10 and Lido di Jesolo has 9. Venice and Budapest each have 8. Those choices suit travellers happy to keep plans flexible, rather than anyone whose main aim is dry outdoor time. Pack a light waterproof rather than relying entirely on summer clothing.