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Amorgos

Sun, sea & sand

Amorgos at a glance

Best time
Jul – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 25°
Warmest sea
Aug · 23.9°
Sunshine a year
2,870 h
Rain a year
339 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
316 m

Climate in Amorgos

Amorgos has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Amorgos is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

56

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: July – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:2318:41

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:07–07:58 · evening 18:06–18:57
Blue hour
Morning 06:57–07:07 · evening 18:57–19:07

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Amorgos in October?

In October, Amorgos is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Amorgos.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min07:23 – 18:41
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
26 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3Europe/Athens

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %12 %
  • Seaweight 25 %67 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Windproof jacket
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Amorgos

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.7°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.6 – 22.4 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.7°8 in 10 years 20.6° – 22.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Amorgos ranges from 16.5 °C in March to 23.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From September to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.0 and 24.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan17.1°16.0°18.3°fresh
FebruaryFeb16.6°15.9°17.1°cold
MarchMar16.5°15.9°17.1°cold
AprilApr17.0°16.3°17.6°fresh
MayMay18.8°18.0°19.5°fresh
JuneJun21.5°20.7°22.2°refreshing
JulyJul23.0°22.0°23.7°pleasant
AugustAug23.9°23.0°24.8°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.5°22.5°24.5°pleasant
OctoberOct21.7°20.6°22.4°refreshing
NovemberNov19.6°18.6°20.6°fresh
DecemberDec18.1°17.4°19.0°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Amorgos

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,870 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.5 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 66 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Amorgos, 66 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Amorgos

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 35 min
Light brown skin
about 50 min
Olive skin
about 60 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Amorgos: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
339 mm on 54 days
Wettest month
Jan · 75 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 23 mm

In October, Amorgos has about 3 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Amorgos

How breezy and how cloudy Amorgos is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
33 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 38 km/h
Calmest month
May · 28 km/h
OctoberWind 31 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Amorgos typically peaks at 31 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
28 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 1 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 26 %Sunshine 7.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Amorgos: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Amorgos

How often the day gets hot in Amorgos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
0 days
Hottest month
Aug · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 20 °C

In October, Amorgos has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Amorgos

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 89 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 20°Night 17°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1412°9°17.1°4.5 h1275
FebruaryFeb2012°9°16.6°5.2 h962
MarchMar2813°10°16.5°6.7 h741
AprilApr3816°12°17.0°8.5 h316
MayMay4619°16°18.8°9.6 h28
JuneJun7723°19°21.5°11.2 h01
JulyJul9525°22°23.0°11.1 h00
AugustAug9925°22°23.9°10.6 h00
SeptemberSep8623°20°23.5°9.3 h15
OctoberOct5620°17°21.7°7.5 h323
NovemberNov3517°14°19.6°5.8 h641
DecemberDec1914°11°18.1°4.2 h1070

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

36.83° N, 25.90° E · 316 m · Europe/Athens

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Amorgos

The best time to visit Amorgos is from July to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is January with 75 mm of precipitation.

Amorgos through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Amorgos in spring

Mar – May

37

Poor

  • 13–19 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Amorgos in summer

Jun – Aug

90

Excellent

  • 23–25 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Amorgos in autumn

Sep – Nov

59

Fair

  • 17–23 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Amorgos in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 12–14 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Amorgos for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Amorgos

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Amorgos: score 99 against 56. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in August. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.

October vs. August, Amorgos
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score5699better
Day high20°25°
Night low17°22°
Sea21.7°23.9°
Sunshine7.5 h10.6 hbetter
Rainy days30better
Rainfall23 mm0 mmbetter
Muggy days5better28

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Aug

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Amorgos month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January12° · Sea 17° · 5 h

In January, Amorgos is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in January
20February12° · Sea 17° · 5 h

In February, Amorgos is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 38 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in February
28March13° · Sea 17° · 7 h

In March, Amorgos is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in March
38April16° · Sea 17° · 9 h

In April, Amorgos is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in April
46May19° · Sea 19° · 10 h

In May, Amorgos is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in May
77June23° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In June, Amorgos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in June
95July25° · Sea 23° · 11 h

In July, Amorgos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in July
99August25° · Sea 24° · 11 h

In August, Amorgos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in August
86September23° · Sea 24° · 9 h

In September, Amorgos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in September
56October20° · Sea 22° · 8 h

In October, Amorgos is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in October
35November17° · Sea 20° · 6 h

In November, Amorgos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in November
19December14° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In December, Amorgos is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amorgos.

Amorgos in December
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Amorgos vs. Astypalaia

In October Astypalaia has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs. 56). During the day Astypalaia is 1 °C warmer than Amorgos. The sea is about equally warm.

Amorgos vs. Astypalaia, in October
in OctoberAmorgosAstypalaia
Holiday score5667
Daytime high20°21°
Sea22°22°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days33
Best timeJul – SepJul – Sep

Through the year

OctoberAmorgos 20°Astypalaia 21°
AmorgosAstypalaia
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Ranking

Greece in October: the best places

In October, Amorgos ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Athens23°23°91
  2. 2Piraeus23°23°91
  3. 3Symi24°24°85
  4. 4Lindos23°24°85
  5. 5Malia24°23°83
  6. 6Agios Nikolaos24°23°83
  7. 7Rhodes Town23°24°83
  8. 8Heraklion24°23°82
  9. 31AmorgosThis page20°22°56
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Planning a trip to Amorgos

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Amorgos in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Amorgos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    35

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    52

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.9 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 10.8 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    56

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 40 min
Distance
2,630 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Amorgos

When is the best time to visit Amorgos?

The best time to visit Amorgos is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Amorgos?

The sea temperature in Amorgos ranges from 16.5 °C in March to 23.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Amorgos in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Amorgos?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Amorgos?

The wettest month is January with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Amorgos get?

Amorgos gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Amorgos in?

Amorgos uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Amorgos?

A nonstop flight from London to Amorgos takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,630 km.

Which school holidays are best for Amorgos?

Amorgos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 52, Summer holidays 98, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 17.

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