Skiathos · SpringMonth summary
Skiathos weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Skiathos in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Skiathos in April: 16°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Skiathos in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Skiathos. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 13°C | 38% | 109.0 | 6.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 14°C | 33% | 82.6 | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 12°C | 14°C | 31% | 76.4 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 14°C | 16°C | 18% | 45.4 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 20°C | 14% | 34.4 | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 22°C | 24°C | 12% | 33.0 | 13.6h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 25°C | 27°C | 6% | 26.0 | 13.2h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 26°C | 27°C | 9% | 23.7 | 12.4h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 23°C | 25°C | 21% | 103.5 | 10.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 21°C | 24% | 58.7 | 8.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 18°C | 25% | 64.0 | 7.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 13°C | 15°C | 31% | 93.2 | 6.6h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Skiathos averages 16°C, 18% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
April vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Skiathos in April
Is April a good time to visit Skiathos?
April is an acceptable time for Skiathos (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Skiathos in April?
With 16°C max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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