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Best time to visit Tinos: month by month
Short answer
May, June and September are the best months, with average highs of about 22–26°C, warm sea and green valleys. July and August are warmest (about 29°C) but windy with the meltemi; 25 March and 15 August are major pilgrimage days when the island fills.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 11°C | 13 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 10°C | 7 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 10°C | 10 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 13°C | 5 | low |
| May | 22°C | 17°C | 3 | medium |
| Jun | 26°C | 21°C | 2 | medium |
| Jul | 29°C | 24°C | 0 | high |
| Aug | 29°C | 24°C | 1 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 22°C | 1 | medium |
| Oct | 22°C | 18°C | 3 | low |
| Nov | 19°C | 15°C | 7 | low |
| Dec | 16°C | 13°C | 9 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Average highs rise from about 14°C in March to 22°C in May, with 3–10 rainy days; the artichoke season and green valleys.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is about 26°C, July and August about 29°C, dry and often very windy.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 26°C) is excellent; October cools to about 22°C, and November to 19°C with more rain.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild, with average highs of about 14–16°C and 7–13 rainy days; many hotels close from November to March.
Events worth planning around
- Feast of the Annunciation, a major pilgrimage to Panagia Evangelistria (25 March)
- Greek Orthodox Easter (March, April or May)
- Artichoke festival in Komi (late spring)
- Feast of the Dormition, the largest pilgrimage of the year (15 August)
When to avoid
The days around 15 August and 25 March, unless you come for the pilgrimage, as rooms and ferries sell out. Strong meltemi days in July and August make north beaches rough.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Tinos?
June or September: warm sea, less wind than July–August and fewer crowds.
When are the pilgrimage days on Tinos?
25 March (the Annunciation) and 15 August (the Dormition); rooms and ferries sell out months ahead.
Is Tinos windy?
Yes, especially in July and August, when the meltemi blows from the north.