Naxos at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,410 h
- Rain a year
- 349 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 32 m
Climate in Naxos
Naxos 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 14 °C. With around 3,410 hours of sunshine a year, Naxos is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 13.1 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Naxos in October?
In October, Naxos is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °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 32 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Naxos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:25 – 18:43
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 32 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %33 %
- Seaweight 25 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- 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
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Naxos
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.3 – 22.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Naxos ranges from 16.0 °C in February to 24.1 °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 23.1 and 25.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.5° | 15.5° | 17.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.0° | 15.3° | 16.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.1° | 15.4° | 16.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.6° | 15.8° | 17.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.6° | 17.9° | 19.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 20.8° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.3° | 22.4° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.1° | 23.1° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.4° | 21.9° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.4° | 20.3° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.1° | 17.8° | 20.1° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.4° | 16.6° | 18.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Naxos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Naxos, 74 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Naxos: 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.
In October, Naxos has about 3 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 14° | 11° | 16.5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 14° | 11° | 16.0° | 7.1 h | 9 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 15° | 12° | 16.1° | 8.3 h | 7 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 17° | 14° | 16.6° | 9.7 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 53 | 20° | 18° | 18.6° | 11.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 24° | 21° | 21.5° | 13.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 26° | 24° | 23.3° | 13.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 26° | 24° | 24.1° | 12.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 24° | 22° | 23.4° | 10.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 21° | 19° | 21.4° | 8.4 h | 3 | 23 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 18° | 16° | 19.1° | 6.9 h | 6 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 15° | 13° | 17.4° | 5.7 h | 10 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Naxos
The best time to visit Naxos 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 December. The wettest month is January with 82 mm of precipitation.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Naxos for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Naxos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January14° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In January, Naxos is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 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 Naxos.
Naxos in January27February14° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, Naxos is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 63 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 Naxos.
Naxos in February33March15° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In March, Naxos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 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 Naxos.
Naxos in March40April17° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In April, Naxos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Naxos.
Naxos in April53May20° · Sea 19° · 11 h
In May, Naxos is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 29 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Naxos.
Naxos in May85June24° · Sea 22° · 13 h
In June, Naxos 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 13 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, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Naxos.
Naxos in June97July26° · Sea 23° · 13 h
In July, Naxos is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 13 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 Naxos.
Naxos in July100August26° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In August, Naxos is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °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 33 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Naxos.
Naxos in August94September24° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In September, Naxos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °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 32 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Naxos.
Naxos in September65October21° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In October, Naxos is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °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 32 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Naxos.
Naxos in October37November18° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In November, Naxos is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 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 Naxos.
Naxos in November22December15° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Naxos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Naxos.
Naxos in DecemberPlanning a trip to Naxos
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 35 min
- Distance
- 2,580 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Naxos
When is the best time to visit Naxos?
The best time to visit Naxos 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 Naxos?
The sea temperature in Naxos ranges from 16.0 °C in February to 24.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Naxos in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Naxos?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Naxos?
The wettest month is January with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Naxos get?
Naxos gets around 3,410 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 13.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Naxos in?
Naxos uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Naxos?
A nonstop flight from London to Naxos takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,580 km.
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