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When is the best time to visit Karpathos?
In general the best time to visit Karpathos is probably June, July, August, September, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +26°C in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Karpathos in different months
This is the average weather in Karpathos for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August, September, October the weather is great. There are an average of 31 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +24°C to +25°C.
March, April, May, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +20°C during May.
In January, February the weather is average. Expect around 29 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 63 mm in January.
Climate in Karpathos
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Karpathos for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +19°C | +21°C | +28°C | +32°C | +33°C | +34°C | +32°C | +33°C | +31°C | +25°C | +22°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +14°C | +15°C | +17°C | +20°C | +23°C | +25°C | +26°C | +25°C | +22°C | +19°C | +16°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +5°C | +4°C | +5°C | +8°C | +12°C | +16°C | +21°C | +22°C | +18°C | +13°C | +9°C | +6°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +22°C | +25°C | +27°C | +28°C | +28°C | +26°C | +23°C | +20°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 63 | 53 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 39 | 58 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 17 | 8 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Karpathos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Karpathos is August with average maximum temperature going up to +26°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +12°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Karpathos during the whole year:
Karpathos achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +26°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +17°C in average.
When can you swim in Karpathos?
You can swim in Karpathos from June to October:
- In July - September the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Karpathos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Karpathos is August with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Karpathos during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 16 rainy days and 63 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Karpathos:
What is the hottest month in Karpathos?
The hottest month in Karpathos is August with average maximum temperature of +26°C.
What is the coldest month in Karpathos?
The coldest month in Karpathos is February with minimum temperatures of +12°C.
Is Karpathos worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Karpathos could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Karpathos?
if you're looking to visit Karpathos when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Greece
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Monthly weather in Karpathos
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Karpathos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.