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Best time to go to Samos

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

In general the best time to visit Samos is probably May, 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 +84°F in August and it has 30 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 January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Samos in different months

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

In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 30 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +75°F to +84°F.

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

In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 42 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 222 mm in December.

Climate in Samos

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Samos for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+68°F+72°F+73°F+86°F+91°F+100°F+102°F+99°F+95°F+88°F+81°F+72°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+55°F+57°F+59°F+64°F+72°F+79°F+84°F+84°F+79°F+72°F+64°F+59°F
Minimum Temperature
+32°F+30°F+34°F+43°F+50°F+59°F+66°F+66°F+59°F+48°F+39°F+37°F
Avg. water temperature
+65°F+63°F+63°F+65°F+70°F+75°F+79°F+80°F+77°F+76°F+70°F+67°F
Humidity, %
717069696761575863687273
Rain, mm
1971319448166001557138222
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
554434554445
Sunny Days
871012182630302519118
Cloud Days
668772002566
Rainy Days
14131195200261115
Snowy Days
000000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Samos during the whole year:
The hottest month in Samos is August with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +50°F.

Water temperature

Here are the water temperatures in Samos during the whole year:
Samos achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +76°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in March with +61°F in average.

When can you swim in Samos?

You can swim in Samos from June to October:
  • In June - October the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Samos looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Samos is December with average humidity going up to 73%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 57%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Samos during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 15 rainy days and 222 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Samos:

What is the hottest month in Samos?

The hottest month in Samos is August with average maximum temperature of +84°F.

What is the coldest month in Samos?

The coldest month in Samos is January with minimum temperatures of +50°F.

Is Samos worth visiting in winter?

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

When does it rain the least in Samos?

if you're looking to visit Samos when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. 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 Samos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Samos, 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.