Climate - Paros (Greece)

In Paros, an island of the Cyclades, and on the neighbouring sister island Antiparos, the climate is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and warm, sunny summers.
The island is windy, and in summer, it is cooled by a frequent northerly wind. The wind has been exploited by windmills for centuries.
The interior of the island is occupied by hills, whose highest point is 732 meters (2,402 feet) above sea level.
The daily average temperature ranges from 12 °C (53.5 °F) in January to 27 °C (80 °F) in August. Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation follows the Mediterranean pattern, so it is concentrated from October to March, and it's not abundant, in fact, it amounts to about 480 millimeters (19 inches) per year, and this is confirmed by the aridity of the landscape. In summer, it practically never rains. Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to mid-March, is mild, quite rainy and windy. The wind, frequent and sometimes intense, intensifies the feeling of cold. Sometimes, cold air masses from the Balkans can bring cold days, when highs can remain below 10 °C (50 °F), and occasionally, even snow can fall.

Spring, from mid-March to May, is mild and sunny, and also quite windy. By mid-May, the Meltemi starts to blow, a persistent wind, cool and dry, blowing from the north for a few days in a row, especially in the daytime, but sometimes even at night.

Summer, from June to mid-September, is warm and sunny, but also windy. The Meltemi blows for long periods, especially in July and August, and it's stronger in the afternoon, but can insist also in the evening. Thanks to this wind, the maximum temperature remains around 30 °C (86 °F), even though we can not be exclude periods with temperatures about 35/36 °C (95/97 °F), and very rarely, peaks of 40 °C (104 °F).

Autumn, from mid-September to November, is initially warm and sunny, but it gradually becomes cooler and more rainy. Autumn too, is windy: as long as the weather is good, the Meltemi still blows, while later, the southern wind blows, brought by disturbances coming from the Atlantic Ocean or the Mediterranean Sea.



The amount of sunshine in Paros is great in summer, when blue skies prevail, while in winter, sunny periods alternate with others characterized by clouds and rain. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The temperature of the sea is never very high because the wind that blows in summer tends to keep it a bit low, however, it reaches a maximum of 23.5/24 °C (74/76 °F) from July to September; in June, it is still a bit cool. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to go to Paros for a beach holiday is the summer, from June to mid-September.
It's better to bring a sweatshirt for cool evenings, which occur mainly in June, but given the intensity of the wind, those who are sensitive to cold may feel a bit cool also in July and August.
Spring, in April and May, is fine for excursions, but since it is almost never hot, you can usually stroll around the island even in summer, which usually we do not recommend in Mediterranean climates, and in general, in places where summer is hot.

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Paros - Weather by month

Based on the period 2004-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Paros is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in January 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Paros is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (50.1 °F) and a maximum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Paros is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in March 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in March 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Paros is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in April 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Paros is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (75 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Paros is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Paros is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in July 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Paros is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in August 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Paros is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in September 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in September 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Paros is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) in October 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Paros is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in November 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Paros is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.6 °F) and a maximum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 3.9 °C (39 °F) in December 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.