Best time to visit Samos
The best time to visit Samos for a beach holiday is from June through to mid-September. It is usually very hot in July and August.
For general outdoor activities anytime from late-April to mid-June, and from early-September to late-October, is also good.
Samos weather
Located in the Eastern Aegean Sea, a short distance from Turkey, Samos enjoys a Mediterranean climate of hot, sunny summers, and mild, rainy winters.
What is the best month to visit Samos?
June through September are the best months to visit Samos – 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 Samos.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
The ancient ruins on Samos are also best visited in April and May, as well as during September and October, so as to avoid the summer heat and peak season crowds.
Which is the hottest month in Samos?
The hottest months in Samos are usually July and August; each month has an average daily high temperature of 33°C (91°F), with high heat and some humidity, and a low of 24°C (75°F)
However, on the warmest days the temperature may reach 37°C (99°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-June to early-September, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).
The Meltemi, which blows from the north-west from mid-May cools the air temperature, but with less intensity than on the islands in the central Aegean Sea.
What is the humidity in Samos?
Samos experiences notable variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 47% – 73% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Samos?
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 Samos is 11°C (52°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 6°C (43°F) to mainly comfortable at 17°C (62°F).
The more humid time of year in Samos lasts from June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to feel slightly humid on average 5% of the time.
The month with the most humid days in Samos is August, with around six days that may feel humid.
October through to May is generally comfortable, with little or no humidity.
Which is the coldest month in Samos?
The coldest month in Samos is January, with an average high-temperature of 14°C (57°F) and an average low-temperature of 8°C (46°F).
The cool season lasts from late-November through March, with an average daily high temperature below 17°C (62°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Samos?
The sunniest month in Samos is usually July, with an average of 14 hours of bright sunshine per day – that's an average of 97% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Samos?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Samos in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from late-June through September, with an average temperature above 23°C (73°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Samos?
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Samos, with 145mm (5.7in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 11 days.
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 Samos falls during November and December, often as thunderstorms.
The dry season lasts from early-April through October. The month with the least rainy days in Samos is July.
Which is the windiest month in Samos?
The windiest month of the year in Samos is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 21 kilometres per hour (13 mph; 11 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-October through March, with average wind speeds of more than 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from April to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Samos is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction is from the north throughout the year in Samos.
Samos Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 15 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 72 | 71 | 68 | 66 | 61 | 53 | 47 | 50 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 73 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 115 | 90 | 80 | 45 | 25 | - | - | - | 5 | 25 | 130 | 145 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
| Samos, Eastern Aegean Sea, Greece | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
Peak season: Lasts from July to mid-September when prices are at their highest, and during Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Low season: The ‘shoulder season’ months of April, May, mid- to late September and October.
No season: Winter – accommodation on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts is often closed from mid-October until late-April – with the exception of Christmas and New Year.
Source: Meteorological data for Samos is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) at the closest weather station: Samos International Airport (SMI), also know as Aristarchos of Samos Airport, located 5km (3mi) from the town of Pythagorio.
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 Samos: 6 June, 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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