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Andros

Sun, sea & sand

Andros at a glance

Best time
Jul – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 26°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.5°
Sunshine a year
2,880 h
Rain a year
398 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
37 m

Climate in Andros

Andros has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year, Andros is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: July – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 19°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

07:2718:44

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 07:11–08:03 · evening 18:09–19:01
Blue hour
Morning 07:01–07:11 · evening 19:01–19:11

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 Andros in October?

In October, Andros is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Andros.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 17 min07:27 – 18:44
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
34 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
32 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3Europe/Athens

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %28 %
  • Seaweight 25 %61 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
  • 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 Andros

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

Sea in October21.3°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.2 – 22.5 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.3°8 in 10 years 20.2° – 22.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Andros ranges from 15.2 °C in February to 24.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From October to March 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 23.5 and 25.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.3°14.6°16.2°cold
FebruaryFeb15.2°14.4°15.8°cold
MarchMar15.4°14.7°15.9°cold
AprilApr16.0°15.2°16.7°cold
MayMay18.1°17.3°18.8°fresh
JuneJun21.5°20.6°22.5°refreshing
JulyJul23.9°23.0°24.5°pleasant
AugustAug24.5°23.5°25.7°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.6°22.3°24.4°pleasant
OctoberOct21.3°20.2°22.5°refreshing
NovemberNov18.6°17.5°19.6°fresh
DecemberDec16.5°15.8°17.6°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Andros

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

Per year
2,880 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.3 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 65 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Andros, 65 % 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 Andros

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 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 35 min
Light brown skin
about 50 min
Olive skin
about 65 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 Andros: 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
398 mm on 57 days
Wettest month
Jan · 83 mm
Driest month
Jul · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 29 mm

In October, Andros has about 4 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Andros

How breezy and how cloudy Andros 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
35 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 39 km/h
Calmest month
May · 29 km/h
OctoberWind 34 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Andros typically peaks at 34 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
32 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 2 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 32 %Sunshine 7.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Andros: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 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 Andros

How often the day gets hot in Andros (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 · 26 °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 21 °C

In October, Andros has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

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 Andros

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°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 73 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 19°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1313°11°15.3°4.1 h1283
FebruaryFeb2013°11°15.2°5.1 h966
MarchMar2814°12°15.4°6.7 h752
AprilApr3816°14°16.0°8.5 h423
MayMay4820°17°18.1°9.8 h29
JuneJun8324°21°21.5°11.7 h13
JulyJul10026°24°23.9°11.8 h01
AugustAug10026°24°24.5°11.0 h01
SeptemberSep9324°22°23.6°9.4 h27
OctoberOct6021°19°21.3°7.3 h429
NovemberNov3018°15°18.6°5.3 h745
DecemberDec1414°12°16.5°3.8 h1079

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

37.84° N, 24.94° E · 37 m · Europe/Athens

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Andros

The best time to visit Andros is from July to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is January with 83 mm of precipitation.

Andros through the seasons

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

Andros in spring

Mar – May

38

Poor

  • 14–20 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Andros in summer

Jun – Aug

94

Excellent

  • 24–26 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 12 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy days in all

Andros in autumn

Sep – Nov

61

Good

  • 18–24 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Andros in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 13–14 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Andros 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 Andros

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

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Andros: score 100 against 60. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Andros
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score60100better
Day high21°26°
Night low19°24°
Sea21.3°23.9°
Sunshine7.3 h11.8 hbetter
Rainy days40better
Rainfall29 mm1 mmbetter
Muggy days3better22

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Andros month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January13° · Sea 15° · 4 h

In January, Andros is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in January
20February13° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In February, Andros is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in February
28March14° · Sea 15° · 7 h

In March, Andros is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °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 52 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 Andros.

Andros in March
38April16° · Sea 16° · 9 h

In April, Andros is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in April
48May20° · Sea 18° · 10 h

In May, Andros is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °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 29 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in May
83June24° · Sea 22° · 12 h

In June, Andros is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in June
100July26° · Sea 24° · 12 h

In July, Andros is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 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 35 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in July
100August26° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In August, Andros is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °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 36 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in August
93September24° · Sea 24° · 9 h

In September, Andros is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in September
60October21° · Sea 21° · 7 h

In October, Andros is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in October
30November18° · Sea 19° · 5 h

In November, Andros is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in November
14December14° · Sea 17° · 4 h

In December, Andros is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 38 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Andros.

Andros in December
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Andros vs. Tinos

In October the holiday weather in Andros and Tinos is about equally good (score 60 vs. 62). During the day it is about as warm in Tinos as in Andros. The sea is about equally warm. Tinos gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Andros vs. Tinos, in October
in OctoberAndrosTinos
Holiday score6062
Daytime high21°21°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine7 h8 h
Rainy days43
Best timeJul – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberAndros 21°Tinos 21°
AndrosTinos
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Ranking

Greece in October: the best places

In October, Andros ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Athens23°23°91
  2. 2Piraeus23°23°91
  3. 3Mycenae23°90
  4. 4Thebes22°84
  5. 5Nafplio23°23°78
  6. 6Árgos23°23°77
  7. 7Salamis Island23°23°76
  8. 8Spetses23°23°76
  9. 24AndrosThis page21°21°60
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Planning a trip to Andros

Weather for your travel dates

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

Andros 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.

Andros has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    35

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    55

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 10.2 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 11.3 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 4.0 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 30 min
Distance
2,490 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 Andros

When is the best time to visit Andros?

The best time to visit Andros 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 Andros?

The sea temperature in Andros ranges from 15.2 °C in February to 24.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Andros in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Andros?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Andros?

The wettest month is January with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Andros get?

Andros gets around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Andros in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Andros?

A nonstop flight from London to Andros takes about 3 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,490 km.

Which school holidays are best for Andros?

Andros has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 14.

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