Paros Weather

The weather in Paros is similar to the one on the other islands of the Cyclades. Paros presents the typical Mediterranean climate, with hot and sunny summers followed by mild winters. The island is surrounded by the Aegean Sea, so, like every island, it gets very humid at night. The Meltemia (strong north winds) blow on Paros, especially from late July to the middle of August.

In brief, the weather in Paros is very pleasant and sunny during summer. August is the hottest month, but high temperature is a daily phenomenon during June, July and September, too.
Visitors who want to avoid crowds should consider visiting the island in early June or mid-September.

Discover the best time to visit Paros. Below, you can find all the information regarding the weather in Paros.
You can also find a section presenting the weather by month.

 

Discover the weather in Paros by month:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

The first month of the year is part of the winter season in Greece. It is the coldest month in Paros with many rainy days.

The average temperature is 11.9°C/53.42°F (maximum 14.2°C/57.56°F | minimum 9.6°C/49.28°F)
On the coldest nights of January, the temperature may drop to 4.5°C/40.1°F.
On the warmest days of January, the temperature may reach 18°C/64.4°F.
The day lasts around 10 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 4 hours.
Humidity is around 69%, while the average windspeed is 20 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is 16°C/60.8°F. On account of this, swimming is not recommended.

February also appertains to the winter season. The weather is usually mild.

The average temperature is 12.3°C/54.1°F (maximum 14.6°C/58.3°F | minimum 10°C/54°F)
On the coldest nights of February, the temperature may drop to 5°C/41°F.
On the warmest days of February, the temperature may reach 19°C/66.2°F.
The day lasts around 11 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 5 hours.
Humidity is around 70%, while the average windspeed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is 15.5°C/59.9°F. On account of this, swimming is not recommended.

March is the first month of spring. The sun starts appearing a bit more, but the temperatures remain relatively low, especially during the night.

The average temperature is 14°C/57.2°F (maximum 16.5°C/61.7°F | minimum 11.5°C/52.7°F)
On the coldest nights of March, the temperature may drop to 7°C/44.6°F.
On the warmest days of March, the temperature may reach 20°C/68°F.
The day lasts around 12 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 6 hours.
Humidity is around 68%, while the average windspeed is 20 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is 15.5°C/59.9°F. On account of this, swimming is not recommended.

April is the month that the weather starts to get warm.

The average temperature is 16.4°C/61.5°F (maximum 19°C/66.2°F | minimum 13.2°C/57.8°F)
On the coldest nights of April, the temperature may drop to 9.5°C/49.1°F.
On the warmest days of April, the temperature may reach 24°C/75.2°F.
The day lasts around 13 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 8.5 hours.
Humidity is around 62%, while the average windspeed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is 16°C/60.8°F. On account of this, swimming is not recommended.

May, the third and last month of spring, is mainly warm kai sunny in Paros. People who tolerate coolness even start to go to the beaches and swim.

The average temperature is 20°C/68°F (maximum 23.9°C/75°F | minimum 16.9°C/62.4°F)
On the coldest nights of May, the temperature may drop to 13°C/55.4°F.
On the warmest days of May, the temperature may reach 29°C/84.2°F.
The day lasts around 14 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 9.5 hours.
Humidity is around 60%, while the average windspeed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is 18.5°C/65.3°F. The sea is very cool, but the bravest may swim.

Summer is here! The weather in June is excellent. Days are sunny and warm without being too hot, even during the midday hours.

The average temperature is 24.6°C/76.3°F (maximum 28.1°C/82.6°F | minimum 21°C/69.8°F)
On the coldest nights of June, the temperature may drop to 17°C/62.6°F.
On the warmest days of June, the temperature may reach 34°C/93.2°F.
The day lasts around 14 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 11 hours.
Humidity is around 56%, while the average windspeed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is 21.5°C/70.7°F. On account of this, the sea is cool but acceptable for swimming.

July is sunny and hot. It is also one of the busiest months with hundreds of people visiting Paros for their vacation.

The average temperature is 26.6°C/79.9°F (maximum 30°C/86°F | minimum 23.1°C/73.6°F)
On the coldest nights of July, the temperature may drop to 20.5°C/68.9°F.
On the warmest days of July, the temperature may reach 35°C/95°F.
The day lasts around 14 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 12 hours.
Humidity is around 55%, while the average windspeed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is 23.6°C/74.5°F. On account of this, the sea is good for swimming.

August is the hottest month in Paros, so temperatures may skyrocket on some days. Fortunately, Paros is surrounded by sea, so a level of humidity keeps the nights cooler.

The average temperature is 26.8°C/80.2°F (maximum 30°C/86°F | minimum 23.5°C/74.3°F)
On the coldest nights of August, the temperature may drop to 21°C/69.8°F.
On the warmest days of August, the temperature may reach 35°C/95°F.
The day lasts around 14 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 11.5 hours.
Humidity is around 57%, while the average windspeed is 23 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is 24°C/75.2°F. On account of this, the sea is ideal for swimming.

September is the first month of fall. The weather is warm to hot, quite similar to June.

The average temperature is 24°C/75.2°F (maximum 27°C/80.6°F | minimum 20.9°C/69.6°F)
On the coldest nights of September, the temperature may drop to 17.5°C/63.5°F.
On the warmest days of September, the temperature may reach 32°C/89.6°F.
The day lasts around 12 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 10 hours.
Humidity is around 61%, while the average windspeed is 20 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is 23.5°C/74.3°F. On account of this, the sea is cool but acceptable for swimming.

During October, the weather cools even more but can still be considered warm. Depending on the year, the overall climate may be sunny or rainy.

The average temperature is 20.2°C/69.4°F (maximum 23°C/73.4°F | minimum 17.4°C/63.3°F)
On the coldest nights of October, the temperature may drop to 13.5°C/56.3°F.
On the warmest days of October, the temperature may reach 27.5°C/81.5°F.
The day lasts around 11 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 8 hours.
Humidity is around 66%, while the average windspeed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is 21°C/69.8°F. On account of this, the sea is cool but acceptable for swimming.

November weather is very mild in Paros. A few weeks before the beginning of winter, it gets cloudy, and the temperature falls. 

The average temperature is 16.9°C/62.4°F (maximum 19.3°C/66.7°F | minimum 14.5°C/58.1°F)
On the coldest nights of November, the temperature may drop to 10°C/50°F.
On the warmest days of November, the temperature may reach 23°C/73.4°F.
The day lasts around 10 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 6 hours.
Humidity is around 69%, while the average windspeed is 20 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is 19°C/66.2°F. On account of this, swimming is not recommended.

December is the first month of winter, with the weather being mainly mild yet rainy.

The average temperature is 13.6°C/56.5°F (maximum 15.8°C/60.4°F | minimum 11.4°C/52.5°F)
On the coldest nights of December, the temperature may drop to 7°C/44.6°F.
On the warmest days of December, the temperature may reach 20°C/68°F.
The day lasts around 9.5 hours.
The sunshine lasts about 4 hours.
Humidity is around 70%, while the average windspeed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is 17°C/62.6°F. On account of this, swimming is not recommended.