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Best Time to Visit Naxos

On the climate data, the best time to visit Naxos is April – September, scoring up to 98/100 with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain in June. March and October & November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

Naxos, Greece
Best months
Apr – Sep
Shoulder
Mar and Oct & Nov
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Aug · 80°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 54°F
Wettest
Jan · 3.7 in
Driest
Jul · 0.1 in

Naxos weather by month

Highs run from 58°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 19.1 in (484 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Naxos, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high58°F14°C58°F14°C60°F16°C64°F18°C70°F21°C76°F25°C80°F26°C80°F27°C77°F25°C71°F22°C65°F19°C60°F16°C
Avg low54°F12°C54°F12°C56°F13°C59°F15°C64°F18°C71°F22°C74°F24°C75°F24°C72°F22°C67°F20°C62°F16°C56°F14°C
Rain3.7 in95 mm3.2 in82 mm1.8 in45 mm1.0 in26 mm0.7 in19 mm0.2 in5 mm0.1 in2 mm0.1 in2 mm0.7 in17 mm1.7 in43 mm2.5 in63 mm3.3 in85 mm
Humidity76%77%76%76%76%73%74%75%74%75%77%77%
Cloud71%68%59%53%41%21%10%10%25%46%64%73%
Comfort687183919298979697918673

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 35 m (115 ft), close to Naxos's own ~16 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Naxos season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 58–60°F (14–16°C) and lows down to 54°F (12°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain, 54% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 71/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 60°F highs in March to 70°F by May. About 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain falls across these months, 19% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (13°C). Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 89/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 76–80°F (25–27°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain, 2% of the year's total. August feels humid, with humidity near 75%. June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 97/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 77°F highs in September to 65°F by November. About 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. October feels humid, with humidity near 75%. Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 91/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 9 Great and 3 Good. Great months: March – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Naxos weather questions

When is the best time to visit Naxos?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Naxos is April – September, scoring up to 98/100 with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain in June. March and October & November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

What is the rainiest month in Naxos?

January is the wettest month, averaging about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 19.1 in (484 mm).

What is the coldest month in Naxos?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 54°F (12°C) and highs of 58°F (14°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).

Is Naxos humid in summer?

Yes: in August humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 80°F (27°C).

When is the rainy season in Naxos?

The wettest three-month stretch is December – February, with about 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 0.4 in (9 mm).

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