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When is the best time to go to Samos

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Samos.
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When is the best time to visit Samos?

In general the best time to visit Samos is probably May, 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.
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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 +29°C in August and it has 31 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 January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Samos in different months

This is the average weather in Samos for each month based on historic data:

In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 31 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +24°C to +29°C.

February, March, April, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during October.

In January, December the weather is average. Expect around 22 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 220 mm in December.

Climate in Samos

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Samos for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+20°C+22°C+23°C+30°C+33°C+38°C+39°C+37°C+35°C+31°C+27°C+22°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+13°C+14°C+15°C+18°C+22°C+26°C+29°C+29°C+26°C+22°C+18°C+15°C
Minimum Temperature
0°C-1°C+1°C+6°C+10°C+15°C+19°C+19°C+15°C+9°C+4°C+3°C
Humidity, %
716969686661565762677172
Rain, mm
1921329044153001558132220
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
444333544344
Sunny Days
981214192631312620129
Cloud Days
1111121211400371011
Rainy Days
11974100014811
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Samos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Samos is August with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Samos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Samos is December with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 56%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Samos 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 December with approximately 11 rainy days and 220 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samos:

What is the hottest month in Samos?

The hottest month in Samos is August with average maximum temperature of +29°C.

What is the coldest month in Samos?

The coldest month in Samos is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.

Is Samos worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Samos could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Samos?

if you're looking to visit Samos when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. 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 Samos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Samos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.