GR Hydra, Greece

Hydra
Which Season to Choose?

Hydra, car-free Greek island — donkeys, picturesque port and a timeless artistic atmosphere.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 37.35°N 23.47°E
JuneBest month
86°FOptimal temperature
9%Rainy days

When to visit Hydra?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–86°F in June
🌧 Least rain
9% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (26%)
📅 Best score
9.1/10

Best time by type of trip

🚶Car-Free IslandApril–October — donkey port, walks and silence.
🎨Art & GalleriesMay–September — artists, galleries and captain's houses.
🏖️Beaches & CovesJune–September — Vlychos, Bisti and Agios Nikolaos.
🍽️TavernasYear-round — grilled fish at the harbour, simple Greek cuisine.

Hydra weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January46°F57°F26%0.1in8.8h6.7/10
⛅ February48°F59°F23%0.1in9.8h7.0/10
⛅ March50°F63°F22%0.1in11.0h7.2/10
🌤️ April55°F68°F18%0.0in12.2h7.9/10
🌤️ May61°F75°F15%0.0in13.0h8.8/10
☀️ June72°F86°F9%0.0in13.8h9.1/10
☀️ July77°F91°F5%0.0in13.5h8.2/10
☀️ August77°F90°F5%0.0in13.0h8.5/10
☀️ September72°F84°F11%0.0in11.7h8.9/10
🌤️ October63°F73°F12%0.0in10.1h8.2/10
🌤️ November57°F66°F24%0.1in9.2h7.3/10
⛅ December50°F61°F26%0.1in9.0h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 20°F, 18% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 32°F, 6% rainy days, 13.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 24°F, 16% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 15°F, 25% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.

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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 9% rainy days and 30°F.
January is the wettest month with 26% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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