When is the best time to go to Skýros

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Skýros 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

Skýros January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 98mm 4.4hrs 10.8hrs 15°C

January in Skýros 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 Skýros for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Skýros and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Skýros with around 98mm 3.8 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Skýros February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 71mm 5.2hrs 11.7hrs 15°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Skýros and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Skýros with around 71mm 2.8 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in February »

March

Skýros March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 58mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs 14°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Skýros and is typically the 3rd 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Skýros with around 58mm 2.3 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in March »

April

Skýros April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 31mm 8.8hrs 14.1hrs 15°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Skýros and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Skýros with around 31mm 1.2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in April »

May

Skýros May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 24mm 10.8hrs 15.2hrs 18°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Skýros and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Skýros 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in May »

June

Skýros June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 14mm 13hrs 10.8hrs 22°C

The weather in June in Skýros is characteristically warm and dry.

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

June is in the summer in Skýros and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Skýros with around 14mm 0.6 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 13 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in June »

July

Skýros July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 11mm 14.3hrs 11.7hrs 24°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Skýros and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Skýros with around 11mm 0.4 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 14.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in July »

August

Skýros August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 14mm 13.2hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Skýros and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Skýros with around 14mm 0.6 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 13.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in August »

September

Skýros September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 29mm 10.8hrs 14.1hrs 23°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Skýros and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Skýros with around 29mm 1.1 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in September »

October

Skýros October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 54mm 7.5hrs 15.2hrs 21°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Skýros and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Skýros.

October is in the fall / autumn in Skýros and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Skýros with around 54mm 2.1 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in October »

November

Skýros November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 66mm 5.4hrs 10.8hrs 18°C

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Skýros and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Skýros with around 66mm 2.6 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in November »

December

Skýros December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 98mm 4.4hrs 11.7hrs 16°C

December in Skýros is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

December is in the winter in Skýros and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Skýros with around 98mm 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Skýros weather in December »

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Skýros weather stats

Skýros weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.3°C 81.1°F
Driest month: July 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 14.3hrs
Coldest month: January 11.3°C 52.3°F
Wettest month: December 98mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 24.6°C 76.3°F
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