Island in South Aegean, Greece
Naxos weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Naxos
Late May–June and September–October are warm with calm seas. July–August is hot and windy; most places close from November to March.
Naxos weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan14°95 mm
- Feb14°82 mm
- Mar16°45 mm
- Apr17°26 mm
- May21°19 mm
- Jun25°5 mm
- Jul26°2 mm
- Aug27°2 mm
- Sep25°17 mm
- Oct22°43 mm
- Nov18°63 mm
- Dec16°85 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C57°F | 12°C54°F | 95 mm | 76% | Cool |
| February | 14°C58°F | 12°C54°F | 82 mm | 77% | Cool |
| March | 16°C60°F | 13°C56°F | 45 mm | 76% | Cool |
| April | 17°C63°F | 15°C59°F | 26 mm | 76% | Cool |
| May | 21°C69°F | 18°C64°F | 19 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C76°F | 22°C71°F | 5 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C79°F | 23°C74°F | 2 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C80°F | 24°C75°F | 2 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C76°F | 22°C72°F | 17 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C71°F | 19°C67°F | 43 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 18°C65°F | 16°C62°F | 63 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| December | 16°C60°F | 13°C56°F | 85 mm | 77% | Cool |
Best months across Greece
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Santorini | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Mykonos | May–Jun, Sep | Aug (25°C) |
| Crete | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Rhodes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Corfu | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Thessaloniki | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Naxos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Paros | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Zakynthos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Chania | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Milos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Kos | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Kefalonia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Meteora | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Halkidiki | Jun–Sep | Jul (29°C) |
| Ios | Jun–Sep | Aug (26°C) |
| Lefkada | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (31°C) |
| Nafplio | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Skiathos | Jun–Jul, Sep | Aug (28°C) |
| Hydra | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Peloponnese | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (33°C) |
| Thassos | Jun–Jul, Sep | Aug (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Naxos?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Late May–June and September–October are warm with calm seas. July–August is hot and windy; most places close from November to March.
When is the rainy season in Naxos?
Rain peaks in January with about 95 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Naxos?
August, with average highs of 27°C (80°F).
How cold does Naxos get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 12°C (54°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.