In general the best time to visit Thira is probably 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 +25°C in August and it has 30 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 May, June, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Thira in different months
This is the average weather in Thira for each month based on historic data:
In July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 31 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +23°C to +24°C.
March, April, May, June, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during June.
In January, February, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 55 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 63 mm in January.
Climate in Thira
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Thira for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+20°C
+19°C
+20°C
+20°C
+24°C
+27°C
+29°C
+29°C
+27°C
+26°C
+26°C
+21°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+14°C
+13°C
+14°C
+16°C
+19°C
+22°C
+24°C
+25°C
+23°C
+21°C
+18°C
+15°C
Minimum Temperature
+3°C
+2°C
+4°C
+7°C
+12°C
+16°C
+19°C
+20°C
+17°C
+12°C
+8°C
+5°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
73
73
74
77
81
81
79
80
77
77
75
74
Rain, mm
63
56
39
14
9
1
0
0
4
21
39
57
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
6
7
6
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
6
Sunny Days
4
4
8
12
18
26
31
30
25
16
7
4
Cloud Days
11
10
11
11
9
2
0
0
3
9
13
12
Rainy Days
16
14
11
7
4
1
0
0
2
6
10
15
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 Thira during the whole year:
The hottest month in Thira is August with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +12°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Thira looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Thira is June with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 73%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Thira 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 Thira:
What is the hottest month in Thira?
The hottest month in Thira is August with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Thira?
The coldest month in Thira is February with minimum temperatures of +12°C.
Is Thira worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Thira could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Thira?
if you're looking to visit Thira 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 Thira, 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.