Best time to visit Paxos

The best time to visit Paxos for a beach holiday is from June through August. The weather is also good from September through to mid-October when the island is also less crowded.

If you plan on a hiking and walking holiday across the island, it's best to go from mid-April to mid-June, and so avoid the summer heat.

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Paxos weather

Paxos enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot and sunny, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Paxos and the Ionian Islands in general escape the heat found in mainland Greece and the strong meltemi wind that blows across the Aegean Islands. Rainfall occurs mainly from November to March.

Spring, from mid-March to May, is mild, with frequent rainfall easing to fine weather. May is a good month to visit, before the summer heat.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny. Summer high temperatures usually exceed 30°C (89°F). Sea breezes provide relief when the heat is not excessive. Some days may feel humid.

Autumn, from September to November, is initially hot and sunny becoming mild and rainy.

Winter, from December to mid-March, is mild and rainy, especially in December and January. However, there is a reasonable amount of sunny days too. Occasionally, there may be cold and windy days, with slight frosts at night and snowfall on inland hills.

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What is the best month to visit Paxos?
July and August are the best months to visit Paxos if you enjoy hot weather – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.

To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of May, June, September and early-October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.

Which is the hottest month in Paxos?
The hottest month in Paxos is usually August, with an average daily high temperature of 33°C (91°F), with high heat, some humidity, and a low of 21°C (69°F).

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature may exceed 35°C (95°°F).

The warm season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (80°F).

Which is the coldest month in Paxos?
The coldest month in Paxos is January, with an average high temperature of 14°C (57°F) and an average low temperature of 5°C (41°F).

The cool winter season lasts from December through March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (60°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Paxos?
The sunniest month of the year in Paxos is usually August with an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day; that's around 83% of daylight hours.

What is the humidity in Paxos?
Paxos experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 64% – 81% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Paxos?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.

Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.

The average annual dew point in Paxos is 12°C (53°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 6°C (43°F) to mainly comfortable at 19°C (66°F). 

The more humid time of year in Paxos lasts from June through to mid-October, when you can expect the comfort level to feel slightly humid on average 15% of the time.

The month with the most humid days in Paxos is August, with around 26 days that may feel humid.

November through to May is generally comfortable, with no days in any month that feel humid.

When is the sea warmest in Paxos?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Paxos in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C (79°F), which is warm enough for swimming.

The time of year with warmer water lasts from July to September, with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F).

Which month has the most rain in Paxos?
November and December are usually the wettest months in Paxos with December receiving 188mm (7in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 13 days.

The wet season lasts from late-September to mid-April, with a greater than 25% chance of a given day being a wet day. The heaviest rainfall in Paxos falls in November through February.

The drier season lasts from mid-April to late-September. The month with the fewest wet days in Paxos is July.

Which is the windiest month in Paxos?
The windiest month of the year in Paxos is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from November through to early-April, with average wind speeds of more than 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).

The less-windy time of year lasts from early-April through October. The calmest month of the year in Paxos is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction in Paxos varies throughout the year.

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Paxos Weather Averages

Holiday seasons

High season: July and August, when hotel and restaurant prices are at their highest.

Low season: Spring and autumn, when the temperatures are cooler, hotel prices are more reasonable and the crowds non-existent.

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Source: Meteorological data for Paxos is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) from the nearest weather station: Corfu International Airport (CFU) Ioannis Kapodistrias, located 50km (31mi) northwest of Gáïos Town, Paxos. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Paxos may vary slightly.

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.

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Latest update: Best time to visit Paxos: 6 June, 2024

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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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