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Best time to visit Astypalaia: month by month
Short answer
June and September are the best months: average highs of about 23–24°C with almost no rain days, warm sea and fewer visitors than in high summer. July and August are the warmest (about 25–26°C on average) and busiest, with the meltemi wind and the highest prices. From November to April many hotels and tavernas close.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 13°C | 14 | low |
| Feb | 15°C | 13°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 15°C | 12°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 15°C | 3 | low |
| May | 19°C | 18°C | 4 | medium |
| Jun | 23°C | 21°C | 1 | medium |
| Jul | 25°C | 24°C | 0 | high |
| Aug | 26°C | 25°C | 1 | very high |
| Sep | 24°C | 23°C | 1 | medium |
| Oct | 22°C | 20°C | 2 | low |
| Nov | 20°C | 18°C | 7 | low |
| Dec | 17°C | 16°C | 10 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs climb from about 15°C in March to 19°C in May, with rain days dropping from about 10 to 4 a month; green and quiet, but many places open only from May and the sea is cool.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Average highs of 23–26°C and lows of 21–25°C, with 0–1 rain days a month; peak season, strongest meltemi wind and busiest around 15 August.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs fall from about 24°C in September to 20°C in November; September has very little rain and a warm sea, while by November rain days rise to about 7 and many places close.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 15–17°C and lows of 13–16°C, with 6–14 rain days a month; very quiet, with few ferries and most tourist services closed.
Events worth planning around
- Easter (Orthodox Easter, usually April or early May) — church services and processions
- Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin (Panagia) — 15 August, the busiest days of the year
When to avoid
Avoid the week around 15 August if you want quiet beaches, easy car hire and lower prices. From November to April most tourist services close and ferries are less frequent.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Astypalaia?
June or September, with average highs around 23–24°C, almost no rain and fewer visitors.
Is Astypalaia open in winter?
The island is lived in all year, but from November to April many hotels and tavernas close and ferries are less frequent.
Is it windy in Astypalaia in summer?
Often. The meltemi can blow for days in July and August, which can cancel boat trips. Plan a flexible day.