Best time to visit Samothrace
The best time to visit Samothrace for a beach holiday is during summer from June through August, when temperatures often exceed 31°C (87°F) especially during July and August.
For cooler but still pleasant weather visit during May and September, with average high temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) to 27°C (80°F).
The ancient ruins on Samothrace are also best visited in May and September and so avoid both the summer heat and peak season crowds.
Samothrace weather
Located in the north-eastern Aegean Sea, Samothrace enjoys a transitional Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and relatively cold, rainy winters.
Samothrace Island is not as warm as the southern Greek islands: it is windy, and in winter also receives cold air from the Balkan Peninsula.
What is the best month to visit Samothrace?
June, July and August are the best months to visit Samothrace – 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 and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Samothrace?
The hottest month in Samothrace is usually August, when maximum daytime temperatures usually reach 32°C (90°F), with high heat and some humidity, and a low of 20°C (68°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature often reaches 34°C (93°F).
The hot summer 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 Samothrace?
The coldest month in Samothrace is January, with an average high-temperature of 9°C (48°F) and an average low-temperature of 1°C (34°F).
The cold winter season lasts from late-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 13°C (55°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Samothrace?
The sunniest time of year in Samothrace is usually July with an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day; that's around 82% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Samothrace?
Samothrace experiences notable variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 53% – 79% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Samothrace?
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 Samothrace is 9°C (48°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 2°C (35°F) to mainly comfortable at 16°C (61°F).
The more humid time of year in Samothrace lasts from June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to feel slightly humid on average 13% of the time.
The month with the most humid days in Samothrace is August, with around 13 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 Samothrace?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Samothrace in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Samothrace?
December is usually the wettest month in Samothrace with 95mm (4in) on average, distributed across 12 days.
The wetter season lasts from mid-October through to mid-April, with a greater than 16% chance of a given day being a wet day. The heaviest rainfall in Samothrace falls during November and December.
The drier season lasts from mid-April through to mid-October: July and August see little or no rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Samothrace?
The windiest month of the year in Samothrace is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from October through March, with average wind speeds of more than 19 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 10 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from April through September. The calmest month of the year in Samothrace is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Samothrace.
Samothrace Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 1 | - | - |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 78 | 75 | 73 | 69 | 66 | 61 | 53 | 54 | 61 | 71 | 77 | 79 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 55 | 65 | 70 | 40 | 40 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 55 | 85 | 95 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Samothrace, North Aegean Islands, 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.
Shoulder season: The ‘shoulder season’ months of April, May, mid-September through October.
Low 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 Samothrace is based on weather statistics gathered during 1992 to 2021 by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) at the closest weather station: Alexandroupoli International Airport (AXD), also known as Democritus Airport, located 7km (4mi) east of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece, and around 56km (34mi) northeast of Samothrace Island. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Samothrace 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.
Latest update: Best time to visit Samothrace: 6 June, 2024
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