Best time to visit Thasos
The best time to visit Thasos for a beach holiday is from June through August. It is usually hot in July and August.
For general outdoor activities anytime during May and September is also good.
Thasos weather
Located in the Northern Aegean Sea, a short distance from the Thracian coast, Thasos enjoys a transitional Mediterranean climate of hot, sunny summers, and cold, rainy winters.
What is the best month to visit Thasos?
June through September are the best months to visit Thasos – 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 Thasos.
The ancient ruins on Thasos 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 Thasos?
The hottest month in Thasos is usually August, with an average daily high temperature of 32°C (89°F), with high heat and some humidity, and a low of 20°C (68°F).
However, on the warmest days the temperature may reach 35°C (95°F), but relieve comes in the form of sea breezes.
The hot season lasts from June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 27°C (80°F).
What is the humidity in Thasos?
Thasos experiences notable variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 57% – 76% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Thasos?
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 Thasos is 10°C (50°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 2°C (35°F) to mainly comfortable at 18°C (64°F).
The more humid time of year in Thasos lasts from June through to late-September, when you can expect the comfort level to feel slightly humid on average 12% of the time.
The month with the most humid days in Thasos is July, with around 13 days that may feel humid.
October through to May is generally comfortable, with little or no humidity.
Which is the coldest month in Thasos?
The coldest month in Thasos is January, with an average high-temperature of 10°C (50°F) and an average low-temperature of 2°C (35°F).
The cool season lasts from late-November through to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 17°C (62°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Thasos?
The sunniest month in Thasos is usually July, with an average of 12 hours of bright sunshine per day – that's an average of 79% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Thasos?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Thasos 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 Thasos?
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Thasos, with 90mm (3.5in) of rainfall on average, distributed across nine days.
You can expect some rainfall from October through May, with a greater than 17% chance of a given day being a wet day. The heaviest rain in Thasos falls during November and December.
The dry season lasts from June through September. The month with the least rainy days in Thasos is August.
Which is the windiest month in Thasos?
The windiest month of the year in Thasos is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from October through March, with average wind speeds of more than 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from April through September. The calmest month of the year in Thasos is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction is from the east throughout the year in Thasos.
Thasos Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 12 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| 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 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 76 | 76 | 75 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 60 | 57 | 64 | 73 | 77 | 76 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 70 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 35 | 55 | 70 | 90 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Thasos, Northern 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 Thasos is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 2012 to 2021 by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) at the closest weather station: Kavala International Airport (KVA), located 17km (10mi) from Thasos Island.
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 Thasos: 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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