When is the best time to go to Kárpathos

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kárpathos, Greece. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kárpathos weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kárpathos are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kárpathos January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 150mm 5.3hrs 11hrs 17°C

The climate in Kárpathos during January can be summarized as mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kárpathos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Kárpathos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in January »

February

Kárpathos February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 105mm 6hrs 11.8hrs 16°C

February in Kárpathos is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kárpathos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Kárpathos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in February »

March

Kárpathos March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 77mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs 16°C

The weather in March in Kárpathos is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kárpathos.

March is in the spring in Kárpathos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in March »

April

Kárpathos April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 32mm 9hrs 13.9hrs 17°C

Kárpathos's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kárpathos.

April is in the spring in Kárpathos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in April »

May

Kárpathos May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 19mm 11hrs 14.9hrs 19°C

May is a dry month in Kárpathos and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kárpathos, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Kárpathos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in May »

June

Kárpathos June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 6mm 13.5hrs 11hrs 22°C

Kárpathos's weather in June is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kárpathos, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Kárpathos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in June »

July

Kárpathos July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 2mm 14.1hrs 11.8hrs 24°C

July in Kárpathos is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kárpathos, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Kárpathos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in July »

August

Kárpathos August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 2mm 13.3hrs 12.8hrs 26°C

The weather in August in Kárpathos is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kárpathos, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Kárpathos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in August »

September

Kárpathos September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 12mm 11.5hrs 13.9hrs 25°C

Kárpathos's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kárpathos, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kárpathos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in September »

October

Kárpathos October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 66mm 8.4hrs 14.9hrs 23°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Kárpathos and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kárpathos.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kárpathos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in October »

November

Kárpathos November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 81mm 6.6hrs 11hrs 20°C

November is a a little damp month in Kárpathos and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kárpathos.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kárpathos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in November »

December

Kárpathos December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 140mm 5.3hrs 11.8hrs 18°C

December in Kárpathos is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kárpathos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Kárpathos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kárpathos with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kárpathos weather in December »

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Kárpathos weather stats

Kárpathos weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: July 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 14.1hrs
Coldest month: January 13.5°C 56.3°F
Wettest month: January 150mm 5.9ins
Warmest sea: August 25.6°C 78.1°F
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