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Best time to go to Kos

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Kos.
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When is the best time to visit Kos?

In general the best time to visit Kos is probably June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
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Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, August with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Kos in different months

This is the average weather in Kos for each month based on historic data:

In June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 31 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +75°F to +81°F.

March, April, May, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during October.

In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 49 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 146 mm in December.

Climate in Kos

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kos for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+72°F+79°F+73°F+84°F+99°F+100°F+100°F+100°F+97°F+97°F+82°F+73°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+57°F+57°F+59°F+64°F+70°F+77°F+81°F+82°F+77°F+72°F+66°F+61°F
Minimum Temperature
+32°F+36°F+37°F+45°F+54°F+59°F+64°F+72°F+63°F+52°F+45°F+37°F
Avg. water temperature
+67°F+64°F+64°F+66°F+71°F+76°F+80°F+82°F+81°F+79°F+73°F+69°F
Humidity, %
717274778079777976757373
Rain, mm
14210266271020094299146
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
676556766566
Sunny Days
771012172631312618107
Cloud Days
7691093002776
Rainy Days
17151295100271217
Snowy Days
000000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kos is August with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +54°F.

Water temperature

Here are the water temperatures in Kos during the whole year:
Kos achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +79°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in February with +62°F in average.

When can you swim in Kos?

You can swim in Kos from June to October:
  • In August - September the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
  • In June - July the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kos is May with average humidity going up to 80%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 71%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kos during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 17 rainy days and 146 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kos:

What is the hottest month in Kos?

The hottest month in Kos is August with average maximum temperature of +82°F.

What is the coldest month in Kos?

The coldest month in Kos is January with minimum temperatures of +54°F.

Is Kos worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Kos could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Kos?

if you're looking to visit Kos when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Kos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.