Parikia, Paros at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,390 h
- Rain a year
- 350 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Parikia, Paros
Parikia, Paros 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 3,390 hours of sunshine a year, Parikia, Paros is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 13.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Parikia, Paros in October?
In October, Parikia, Paros is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 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 Parikia, Paros.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:26 – 18:44
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 32 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %37 %
- Seaweight 25 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- 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 Parikia, Paros
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.5 – 22.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Parikia, Paros 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 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 25.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.3° | 15.4° | 17.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.9° | 15.1° | 16.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.0° | 15.2° | 16.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.6° | 15.8° | 17.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 18.0° | 19.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.8° | 21.1° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.6° | 22.8° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.3° | 23.5° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.6° | 22.2° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.6° | 20.5° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.2° | 17.8° | 20.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.3° | 16.5° | 18.4° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Parikia, Paros
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 8.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Parikia, Paros, 73 % 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.
UV index in Parikia, Paros
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 in Parikia, Paros: 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, Parikia, Paros has about 3 rainy days with 24 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 | 20 | 14° | 11° | 16.3° | 5.9 h | 11 | 80 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 14° | 11° | 15.9° | 7.0 h | 9 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 15° | 12° | 16.0° | 8.2 h | 7 | 42 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 17° | 14° | 16.6° | 9.7 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 54 | 20° | 18° | 18.7° | 11.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 24° | 22° | 21.8° | 13.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 26° | 24° | 23.6° | 13.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 26° | 24° | 24.3° | 12.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 24° | 22° | 23.6° | 10.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 21° | 19° | 21.6° | 8.3 h | 3 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 18° | 16° | 19.2° | 6.8 h | 6 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 15° | 13° | 17.3° | 5.5 h | 11 | 69 |
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)
37.08° N, 25.15° E · 10 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Parikia, Paros
The best time to visit Parikia, Paros 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 80 mm of precipitation.
Parikia, Paros through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Parikia, Paros in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 15–20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Parikia, Paros in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 13 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Parikia, Paros in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Parikia, Paros in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6 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 Parikia, Paros 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
Parikia, Paros month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January14° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Parikia, Paros is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 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 Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in January26February14° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, Parikia, Paros is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °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 Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in February33March15° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In March, Parikia, Paros is cool: daytime highs average 15 °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 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 Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in March40April17° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In April, Parikia, Paros 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 Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in April54May20° · Sea 19° · 11 h
In May, Parikia, Paros is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °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 28 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in May87June24° · Sea 22° · 13 h
In June, Parikia, Paros is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °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 29 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in June99July26° · Sea 24° · 13 h
In July, Parikia, Paros is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °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 33 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in July100August26° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In August, Parikia, Paros is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °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 Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in August95September24° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In September, Parikia, Paros 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 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 31 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in September67October21° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In October, Parikia, Paros is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 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 Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in October38November18° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In November, Parikia, Paros is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °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 Parikia, Paros.
Parikia, Paros in November20December15° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Parikia, Paros is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 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 Parikia, Paros.
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Parikia vs. Naxos
In October the holiday weather in Parikia and Naxos is about equally good (score 67 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in Naxos as in Parikia. The sea in Naxos is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Parikia | Naxos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 22° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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- 9ParikiaThis page21°22°67
Planning a trip to Parikia, Paros
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 35 min
- Distance
- 2,570 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 Parikia, Paros
When is the best time to visit Parikia, Paros?
The best time to visit Parikia, Paros 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 Parikia, Paros?
The sea temperature in Parikia, Paros 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 Parikia, Paros in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Parikia, Paros?
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 Parikia, Paros?
The wettest month is January with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Parikia, Paros get?
Parikia, Paros gets around 3,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 13.2 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Parikia, Paros in?
Parikia, Paros uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Parikia, Paros?
A nonstop flight from London to Parikia, Paros takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,570 km.
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