Quick decision
When to visit Naxos?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
6% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (41%)
📅 Best score
9.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachesJune–September — Agios Prokopios, Plaka and Mikri Vigla.
PortaraYear-round — Apollo temple gate, iconic sunset.
Cheese & FoodYear-round — Naxos graviera, kitro and island cuisine.
HikingApril–June or September–October — Mount Zeus, mountain villages.
Monthly climate data
Naxos weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 10°C | 15°C | 41% | 2.3 | 8.7h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 15°C | 28% | 1.5 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 17°C | 26% | 1.6 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 20°C | 15% | 0.8 | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 24°C | 13% | 0.5 | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 28°C | 6% | 0.2 | 13.4h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.1 | 13.1h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 4% | 0.1 | 12.7h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 27°C | 6% | 0.3 | 11.5h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 23°C | 11% | 0.6 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 20°C | 22% | 1.6 | 8.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 12°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.3 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 20°C, 18% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 4% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 13% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 35% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 6% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 41% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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