Updated 30 Oct 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Kusadasi?
Packed — August is Kusadasi's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 85% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, February is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Kusadasi's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Victory Day (30).
August is Kusadasi at its busiest: hot and dry, around 32°C / 90°F, and Busy or Packed on all 31 days — 17 of them Packed, the other 14 Busy.
No — not if you want Kusadasi to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 32 °C by day, with rain on about 0 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 29 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Monday 2 August. Assumption Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary falls on 15 August. Mid August is the month's quietest stretch in Kusadasi — the typical day at 80%, against 90% in late August. For similar weather with fewer people, come in October or May.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Across the 12 months we forecast for Kusadasi, August is the busiest of them all. Its heaviest day is Mon 2 Aug, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Sun 1 Aug at 65%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 32°C by day.
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How busy is Kusadasi in August?
The busiest days are the 2nd, 11th, 15th and 30th, and 27 more.
Ships call on 29 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 3,440 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 65% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 13 hours.
Either side of it, July is a little calmer and September is a little calmer.
The lightest days are the 1st, 16th and 20th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Busy busier than 65% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 09:00–18:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 08:00–18:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–16:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Sun 1 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Kusadasi on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,172 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sun 1 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,198 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 5 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 09:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,300 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 5 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 08:00–18:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,440 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–17:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,258 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 7 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
Record Kusadasi on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,100 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,970 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 9 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–16:00
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 08:00–21:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,780 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 12 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,274 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Arcadia — guest capacity 2,094
Record Kusadasi on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,094 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,142 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday · Assumption Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary
Event on this day
Assumption Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary
15 Aug 2027The one day of the year with a service at the House of the Virgin Mary above Ephesus. Pilgrims come for it. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday.
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–16:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,215 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Why: Germany public holiday; Poland public holiday; France public holiday; Assumption Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Kusadasi on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Seabourn Ovation — guest capacity 600
Record Kusadasi on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,926 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 17 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 13:00–21:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,475 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 20 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Busy busier than 65% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 08:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,516 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 20 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 09:00–18:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,628 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,060 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–18:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,390 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 26 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,300 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 26 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 08:00–18:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,428 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 29 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–17:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,998 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays · Victory Day
Event on this day
30 Aug 2027A national holiday with military parades and official ceremonies. In 2027 it falls on a Monday, so it makes a three-day weekend at the end of August.
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 07:00–15:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,274 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Türkiye public holiday; Victory Day. Nearest calmer day: Sun 29 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
Record Kusadasi on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,928 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 30 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Kusadasi?
Mid August is the month's quietest stretch in Kusadasi — the typical day at 80%, against 90% in late August.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Kusadasi
Real heat — around 32°C / 90°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 0 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Kusadasi in August
Based on: Türkiye's public holidays · school vacations across France, Germany and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
