In general the best time to visit Naxos is probably June, July, August, September, 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 +27°C in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, August, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Naxos in different months
This is the average weather in Naxos for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 30 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +24°C to +27°C.
March, April, May, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during October.
In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 41 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 80 mm in January.
Climate in Naxos
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Naxos for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+22°C
+25°C
+24°C
+29°C
+33°C
+36°C
+36°C
+36°C
+34°C
+31°C
+27°C
+26°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+14°C
+14°C
+15°C
+18°C
+21°C
+25°C
+27°C
+27°C
+25°C
+22°C
+18°C
+16°C
Minimum Temperature
+1°C
+2°C
+4°C
+7°C
+11°C
+15°C
+18°C
+20°C
+15°C
+10°C
+5°C
+4°C
Avg. water temperature
+18°C
+18°C
+17°C
+19°C
+21°C
+24°C
+26°C
+27°C
+25°C
+24°C
+21°C
+19°C
Humidity, %
72
72
72
74
76
75
73
75
74
75
74
73
Rain, mm
80
66
49
18
10
1
0
1
6
27
46
72
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
Sunny Days
5
5
9
12
18
26
30
30
25
15
7
5
Cloud Days
11
9
10
10
9
2
0
0
3
9
12
11
Rainy Days
14
13
11
7
4
1
0
0
2
5
9
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 Naxos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Naxos is August with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +11°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Naxos during the whole year:
Naxos achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +25°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +16°C in average.
When can you swim in Naxos?
You can swim in Naxos from June to October:
In June - October the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Naxos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Naxos is May with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Naxos during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 14 rainy days and 80 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Naxos:
What is the hottest month in Naxos?
The hottest month in Naxos is August with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Naxos?
The coldest month in Naxos is January with minimum temperatures of +11°C.
Is Naxos worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Naxos could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Naxos?
if you're looking to visit Naxos 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Naxos, 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.