SeasonMapKsamil weather in August
Albania
August in Ksamil: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons.
#3 of 12 months in Ksamil · #181 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ksamil climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 35°C / 96°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ksamil in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAugust peak, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ksamil's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherKsamil's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Ksamil in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Butrint on summer hours
1 Apr – 31 OctSummer season opensFrom April to October the Roman and Venetian site down the road takes last entry at six and closes at eight; in winter the last ticket is sold at three. Go at opening and you will have the theatre alone. Source ↗
- Season
Sea warm enough
15 Jun – 10 Oct · usuallyThe channel between here and Corfu is shallow and clear, and it warms early and holds late. September is the good compromise: the water is at its best and the umbrella rows have thinned.
- Holiday
August peak
15 Jul – 31 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedBook earlyAlbanian, Kosovar and North Macedonian families take their holiday in the same fortnight and the small beaches here are laid out end to end with rented loungers. Prices rise and the road down from Sarande queues. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ksamil — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Ksamil?
Ksamil in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Ksamil?
- August in Ksamil: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Ksamil on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Ksamil in August?
- In August, Ksamil averages a daily high of 35.3°C and a low of 21.9°C, with about 28 mm of rain over roughly 4.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ksamil in August?
- Ksamil has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in August.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Europe — August
Within 300 km: Corfu's Cricket on the Spianada around 1 May – 15 Sep, and Kefalonia's Loggerhead turtles around 1 May – 15 Sep.