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Kimolos

Sun, sea & sand

Kimolos at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 27°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.7°
Sunshine a year
2,780 h
Rain a year
412 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
81 m

Climate in Kimolos

Kimolos has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year, Kimolos is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

64

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – 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°

07:2818:47

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 07:12–08:03 · evening 18:12–19:03
Blue hour
Morning 07:02–07:12 · evening 19:03–19:13

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 Kimolos in October?

In October, Kimolos is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kimolos.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min07:28 – 18:47
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
32 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 %37 %
  • Seaweight 25 %71 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %99 %

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 Kimolos

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

Sea in October22.0°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.0 – 23.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.0°8 in 10 years 21.0° – 23.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Kimolos ranges from 15.8 °C in February to 24.7 °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 23.7 and 25.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.1°15.4°17.1°cold
FebruaryFeb15.8°15.0°16.3°cold
MarchMar15.9°15.2°16.5°cold
AprilApr16.7°16.0°17.2°cold
MayMay18.9°18.3°19.6°fresh
JuneJun22.3°21.6°23.3°refreshing
JulyJul24.1°23.4°24.9°pleasant
AugustAug24.7°23.7°25.7°pleasant
SeptemberSep24.0°22.6°24.7°pleasant
OctoberOct22.0°21.0°23.0°refreshing
NovemberNov19.6°18.3°20.9°fresh
DecemberDec17.5°16.6°18.7°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kimolos

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

Per year
2,780 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.0 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 62 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Kimolos, 62 % 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 Kimolos

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 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 Kimolos: 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
412 mm on 59 days
Wettest month
Dec · 87 mm
Driest month
Jul · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 32 mm

In October, Kimolos has about 4 rainy days with 32 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kimolos

How breezy and how cloudy Kimolos 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
32 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 38 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 27 km/h
OctoberWind 32 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Kimolos typically peaks at 32 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
31 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 2 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 56 %
OctoberCloud cover 32 %Sunshine 7.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Kimolos: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 Kimolos

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

Hot days a year
1 days
Hottest month
Aug · 27 °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, Kimolos has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Kimolos

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 5 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 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 21°Night 19°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1413°11°16.1°4.2 h1186
FebruaryFeb1813°11°15.8°5.0 h1072
MarchMar2715°12°15.9°6.5 h747
AprilApr3817°14°16.7°8.5 h317
MayMay5520°17°18.9°9.2 h210
JuneJun9024°21°22.3°11.0 h12
JulyJul10027°24°24.1°11.3 h01
AugustAug10027°24°24.7°10.6 h02
SeptemberSep9725°22°24.0°8.9 h29
OctoberOct6421°19°22.0°7.0 h432
NovemberNov3218°15°19.6°5.2 h749
DecemberDec1515°12°17.5°3.8 h1187

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

36.79° N, 24.58° E · 81 m · Europe/Athens

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kimolos

The best time to visit Kimolos is from June 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 December with 87 mm of precipitation.

Kimolos through the seasons

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

Kimolos in spring

Mar – May

40

Fair

  • 15–20 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Kimolos in summer

Jun – Aug

97

Excellent

  • 24–27 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy days in all

Kimolos in autumn

Sep – Nov

64

Good

  • 18–25 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Kimolos in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 13–15 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 4 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 Kimolos 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 Kimolos

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 Kimolos: score 100 against 64. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Kimolos
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score64100better
Day high21°27°
Night low19°24°
Sea22.0°24.1°
Sunshine7.0 h11.3 hbetter
Rainy days40better
Rainfall32 mm1 mmbetter
Muggy days5better25

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

Kimolos month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January13° · Sea 16° · 4 h

In January, Kimolos is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 38 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kimolos.

Kimolos in January
18February13° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In February, Kimolos is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 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 Kimolos.

Kimolos in February
27March15° · Sea 16° · 7 h

In March, Kimolos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °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 47 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 Kimolos.

Kimolos in March
38April17° · Sea 17° · 9 h

In April, Kimolos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 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 Kimolos.

Kimolos in April
55May20° · Sea 19° · 9 h

In May, Kimolos is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 28 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kimolos.

Kimolos in May
90June24° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In June, Kimolos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimolos.

Kimolos in June
100July27° · Sea 24° · 11 h

In July, Kimolos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °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 30 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimolos.

Kimolos in July
100August27° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In August, Kimolos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °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 30 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimolos.

Kimolos in August
97September25° · Sea 24° · 9 h

In September, Kimolos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kimolos.

Kimolos in September
64October21° · Sea 22° · 7 h

In October, Kimolos is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kimolos.

Kimolos in October
32November18° · Sea 20° · 5 h

In November, Kimolos is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °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 49 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kimolos.

Kimolos in November
15December15° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In December, Kimolos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 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 Kimolos.

Kimolos in December
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Kimolos vs. Milos

In October the holiday weather in Kimolos and Milos is about equally good (score 64 vs. 64). During the day it is about as warm in Milos as in Kimolos. The sea is about equally warm.

Kimolos vs. Milos, in October
in OctoberKimolosMilos
Holiday score6464
Daytime high21°21°
Sea22°22°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days44
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberKimolos 21°Milos 21°
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Ranking

Greece in October: the best places

In October, Kimolos ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Piraeus23°23°91
  2. 2Athens23°23°91
  3. 3Mycenae23°90
  4. 4Sparta24°88
  5. 5Malia24°23°83
  6. 6Mystras21°83
  7. 7Heraklion24°23°82
  8. 8Rethymno24°23°78
  9. 19KimolosThis page21°22°64
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Planning a trip to Kimolos

Weather for your travel dates

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

Kimolos 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.

Kimolos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    35

    Poor

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

    May – Jun

    62

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °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

    64

    Good

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °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 35 min
Distance
2,560 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 Kimolos

When is the best time to visit Kimolos?

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

How warm is the sea in Kimolos?

The sea temperature in Kimolos ranges from 15.8 °C in February to 24.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Kimolos in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Kimolos?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Kimolos?

The wettest month is December with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kimolos get?

Kimolos gets around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Kimolos in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Kimolos?

A nonstop flight from London to Kimolos takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,560 km.

Which school holidays are best for Kimolos?

Kimolos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 62, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 15.

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