Best time to visit Patmos
The best time to visit Patmos for a beach holiday is from June to mid-September.
For general outdoor activities anytime from early-May to mid-October is good.
Patmos weather
Located in the Eastern Aegean Sea, Patmos has a Mediterranean climate of hot and sunny summers, and cold, wet winters. It's generally windy year-round.
Summer, from June to mid-September, is hot, dry and sunny. Sea breezes provide some relief to the intense summer heat of July and August.
The summer heat is tempered by a strong and persistent wind from the northwest, called the Meltemi.
Autumn, from mid-September to November, is initially warm and sunny, before becomming cooler, cloudy and wet.
Winter, from December to mid-March, is cold, partly cloudy and frequently wet, especially in December and January.
Spring, from mid-March to May, is mild, with rainfall gradually decreasing, and sunny days becoming more frequent.
What is the best month to visit Patmos?
June through September are the best months to visit Patmos – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Patmos.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and high heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Patmos?
The hottest month in Patmos is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 31°C (87°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 23°C (73°F)
The hot season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).
Which is the coldest month in Patmos?
The coldest month in Patmos is January, with an average high-temperature of 13°C (55°F) and an average low-temperature of 9°C (48°F).
The cool season lasts from December through March, with an average daily high temperature below 17°C (62°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Patmos?
The sunniest month in Patmos is usually July, with around 12 hours of bright sunshine per day – that's an average of 84% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Patmos?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Patmos in August when the water temperature reaches 24°C (75°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September, only.
Which month has the most rain in Patmos?
December is usually the wettest month in Patmos, with 145mm (6in) of rainfall on average. There are normally 13 days with some rainfall.
The rainy season lasts from November to early-April, with a greater than 18% chance of a given day being a wet day. The heaviest rain in Patmos falls during December and January.
The dry season lasts from early-April through October. The month with the least rainfall in Patmos is July.
Which is the windiest month in Patmos?
The windiest month of the year in Patmos is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-November to early-April, with average wind speeds of more than 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 11 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-April to early-November. The calmest month of the year in Patmos is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 17 kilometres per hour (10.6 mph; 9 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction is from the north throughout the year in Patmos.
Patmos Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 68 | 71 | 72 |
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| 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 140 | 95 | 80 | 40 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 45 | 85 | 145 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: June through August, when hotel and restaurant prices are high.
Low season: From March to May and September and October – the temperature is cooler, hotel prices are more reasonable and the crowds non-existent.
Source: Meteorological data for Paros is based on weather statistics gathered for the 20-year period 2001 to 2020 by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Patmos: 12 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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