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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Skíathos, 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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Skíathos weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Skíathos 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

Skíathos January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 86mm 4.6hrs 10.7hrs 14°C

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Skíathos during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Skíathos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Skíathos with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Skíathos February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 73mm 5.3hrs 11.7hrs 14°C

February in Skíathos is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Skíathos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Skíathos with around 73mm 2.9 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in February »

March

Skíathos March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 61mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs 14°C

The weather in March in Skíathos is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Skíathos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Skíathos with around 61mm 2.4 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in March »

April

Skíathos April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 37mm 8.5hrs 14.1hrs 15°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Skíathos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Skíathos with around 37mm 1.5 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in April »

May

Skíathos May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 36mm 10.4hrs 15.2hrs 18°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Skíathos and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Skíathos, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Skíathos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Skíathos with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in May »

June

Skíathos June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 24mm 12.3hrs 10.7hrs 22°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Skíathos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Skíathos with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in June »

July

Skíathos July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 19mm 13.6hrs 11.7hrs 24°C

July in Skíathos is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Skíathos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Skíathos with around 19mm 0.8 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 13.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in July »

August

Skíathos August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 24mm 12.5hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Skíathos is characteristically hot and dry.

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

August is in the summer in Skíathos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Skíathos with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in August »

September

Skíathos September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 37mm 10.2hrs 14.1hrs 24°C

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Skíathos, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Skíathos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Skíathos with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in September »

October

Skíathos October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 72mm 7.1hrs 15.2hrs 21°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Skíathos 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 Skíathos.

October is in the fall / autumn in Skíathos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Skíathos with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in October »

November

Skíathos November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 66mm 5.4hrs 10.7hrs 18°C

November is a reasonably dry month in Skíathos and the temperature is generally mild.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Skíathos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Skíathos with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in November »

December

Skíathos December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 99mm 4.5hrs 11.7hrs 16°C

December in Skíathos is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Skíathos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Skíathos with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Skíathos weather in December »

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Skíathos weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.3°C 84.7°F
Driest month: July 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 13.6hrs
Coldest month: January 9.7°C 49.5°F
Wettest month: December 99mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 25.1°C 77.2°F
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