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Best time to visit Samos: month by month
Short answer
May, June and September are best, with highs of about 25–30°C, green mountains in spring and warm sea. July and August are hot at around 33–34°C, and the north coast gets afternoon wind. Many hotels close from November to April.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 9°C | 15 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 9°C | 9 | low |
| Mar | 15°C | 9°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 20°C | 13°C | 7 | low |
| May | 25°C | 17°C | 4 | medium |
| Jun | 30°C | 21°C | 4 | medium |
| Jul | 34°C | 24°C | 0 | high |
| Aug | 33°C | 24°C | 1 | very high |
| Sep | 29°C | 21°C | 2 | medium |
| Oct | 24°C | 17°C | 3 | low |
| Nov | 20°C | 14°C | 13 | low |
| Dec | 16°C | 12°C | 14 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 15–25°C with 4–11 rainy days; green and good for walking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 30–34°C, lows of 21–24°C and almost no rain; the meltemi blows on the north coast in July and August.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is 29°C and October 24°C with only 2–3 rainy days; November brings 13 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild at 14–16°C with 9–15 rainy days; many hotels close, though Vathy stays open.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter (March, April or May).
- Village festivals in August, including around 15 August.
When to avoid
Mid-August is the busiest and hottest. From November to April many hotels and tavernas outside Vathy close.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Samos?
June or September: warm sea, 29–30°C and fewer crowds than August.
Is Samos windy?
In July and August the north coast gets afternoon meltemi wind; the south coast stays calmer.
Is Samos open in winter?
Partly. Vathy stays open, but many resort hotels close from November to April.