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Kos

Kos, Dodecanese island — birthplace of Hippocrates, sandy beaches and natural hot springs.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.89°N 27.09°E
JuneBest month
27°COptimal temperature
4%Rainy days

When to visit Kos?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–27°C in June
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (42%)
📅 Best score
9.8/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️BeachesJune–September — Paradise Beach, Tigaki and Therma (hot springs).
🏛️AsklepionMarch–October — Hippocrates' site, view over Turkey.
🚲CyclingApril–October — flat island, cycle paths and inland villages.
♨️Hot SpringsYear-round — Therma Beach, volcanic seaside springs.

Kos weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January11°C15°C42%3.79.0h5.8/10
⛅ February12°C16°C32%2.59.9h7.0/10
⛅ March13°C17°C23%1.711.0h7.2/10
🌤️ April15°C19°C16%1.012.1h7.7/10
🌤️ May18°C22°C12%0.513.4h8.6/10
☀️ June22°C27°C4%0.314.0h9.8/10
☀️ July24°C30°C1%0.013.8h9.4/10
☀️ August25°C30°C1%0.013.0h9.2/10
☀️ September23°C27°C4%0.212.0h9.4/10
🌤️ October19°C23°C11%0.710.1h8.3/10
🌤️ November16°C20°C28%2.79.8h7.4/10
⛅ December13°C17°C38%3.78.9h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 19°C, 17% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 29°C, 2% rainy days, 13.6h sunshine/day. Score: 9.5/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 23°C, 14% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 16°C, 37% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 4% rainy days and 27°C.
January is the wettest month with 42% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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