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Naousa weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Naousa at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 24.3°
Sunshine a year
2,910 h
Rain a year
350 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
25 m

Climate in Naousa

Naousa has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year, Naousa is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Naousa

The best time to visit Naousa is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to December. The wettest month is January with 80 mm of precipitation.

Naousa through the seasons

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

Naousa in spring

Mar – May

44

Fair

  • 16–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Naousa in summer

Jun – Aug

97

Excellent

  • 26–28 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 11.5 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Naousa in autumn

Sep – Nov

69

Good

  • 19–26 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Naousa in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 15–16 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Dec

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

73

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 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 20°

07:2518:44

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 07:09–08:01 · evening 18:09–19:00
Blue hour
Morning 06:59–07:09 · evening 19:00–19:10

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.

October in Naousa compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 20°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°21°
Night-time low20°17°
Sea23°20°
Daylight11.9 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Naousa in October?

In October, Naousa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Naousa.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 18 min07:25 – 18:44
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
29 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %62 %
  • Seaweight 25 %66 %
  • 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

Compare two months in Naousa

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 Naousa: score 100 against 73. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.

October vs August, Naousa
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score73100better
Daytime high23°28°
Night-time low18°24°
Sea21.6°24.3°
Sunshine7.5 h11.0 hbetter
Rainy days30better
Rainfall24 mm1 mmbetter
Muggy days5better28

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Naousa month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

14January15° · Sea 16° · 4.2 h

In January, Naousa is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in January
20February15° · Sea 16° · 5.1 h

In February, Naousa is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 38 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in February
29March16° · Sea 16° · 6.8 h

In March, Naousa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in March
39April19° · Sea 17° · 8.7 h

In April, Naousa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in April
64May22° · Sea 19° · 9.8 h

In May, Naousa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in May
92June26° · Sea 22° · 11.7 h

In June, Naousa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.7 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: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in June
99July27° · Sea 24° · 11.7 h

In July, Naousa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.7 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: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in July
100August28° · Sea 24° · 11.0 h

In August, Naousa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.0 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: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in August
99September26° · Sea 24° · 9.4 h

In September, Naousa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.4 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: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in September
73October23° · Sea 22° · 7.5 h

In October, Naousa is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in October
35November19° · Sea 19° · 5.5 h

In November, Naousa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in November
15December16° · Sea 17° · 4.0 h

In December, Naousa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naousa.

Naousa in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Naousa

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 (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. 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 92 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 23°Night 18°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1415°11°16.3°4.2 h1180
FebruaryFeb2015°11°15.9°5.1 h963
MarchMar2916°12°16.0°6.8 h742
AprilApr3919°14°16.6°8.7 h316
MayMay6422°17°18.7°9.8 h28
JuneJun9226°21°21.8°11.7 h01
JulyJul9927°23°23.6°11.7 h00
AugustAug10028°24°24.3°11.0 h01
SeptemberSep9926°21°23.6°9.4 h15
OctoberOct7323°18°21.6°7.5 h324
NovemberNov3519°15°19.2°5.5 h640
DecemberDec1516°12°17.3°4.0 h1169

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

37.12° N, 25.24° E · 25 m · Europe/Athens

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Naousa

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

Sea in October21.6°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.5 – 22.7 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.6°8 in 10 years 20.5° – 22.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Naousa ranges from 15.9 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From December to February 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 25.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.3°15.4°17.3°cold
FebruaryFeb15.9°15.1°16.5°cold
MarchMar16.0°15.2°16.5°cold
AprilApr16.6°15.8°17.2°cold
MayMay18.7°18.0°19.5°fresh
JuneJun21.8°21.1°22.8°refreshing
JulyJul23.6°22.8°24.4°pleasant
AugustAug24.3°23.5°25.3°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.6°22.2°24.5°pleasant
OctoberOct21.6°20.5°22.7°refreshing
NovemberNov19.2°17.8°20.4°fresh
DecemberDec17.3°16.5°18.4°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Naousa

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

Per year
2,910 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 11.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.0 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 Naousa, 66 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Naousa: 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
350 mm on 53 days
Wettest month
Jan · 80 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 24 mm

In October, Naousa has about 3 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Naousa

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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Naousa

How breezy and how cloudy Naousa 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 32 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Naousa 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 is that strong all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
30 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 1 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 54 %
OctoberCloud cover 29 %Sunshine 7.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Naousa: 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 Naousa

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

Hot days a year
2 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Naousa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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

Planning a trip to Naousa

Weather for your travel dates

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

Naousa 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.

Naousa 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

    36

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    70

    Good

    • 23 °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

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 11.2 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    73

    Good

    • 23 °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

    15

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 4.1 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
2,570 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.

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Naousa vs Parikia

In October the holiday weather in Naousa and Parikia is about equally good (score 73 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Parikia as in Naousa. The sea is about equally warm.

Naousa vs Parikia, in October
in OctoberNaousaParikia
Holiday weather score7373
Daytime high23°23°
Sea22°22°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days33
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberNaousa 23°Parikia 23°
NaousaParikia
Go to Parikia, Paros
Ranking

Greece in October: the best places

In October, Naousa ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Athens24°23°91
  2. 2Piraeus24°23°91
  3. 3Kos Town25°23°89
  4. 4Palaio Faliro24°23°84
  5. 5Elefsina24°23°84
  6. 6Salamis Island24°23°83
  7. 7Lavrio24°22°82
  8. 8Marathon25°22°82
  9. 14NaousaThis page23°22°73
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Frequently asked questions about Naousa

When is the best time to visit Naousa?

The best time to visit Naousa 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 Naousa?

The sea temperature in Naousa ranges from 15.9 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Naousa in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Naousa?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Naousa?

The wettest month is January with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Naousa get?

Naousa gets around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Naousa in?

Naousa is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Naousa?

A nonstop flight from London to Naousa takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,570 km.

Which school holidays are best for Naousa?

Naousa 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 36, May half-term 70, summer holidays 100, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 15.