Chios Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Chios, Chios Island, Greece, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 30°C (86°F) in August to 14°C (57°F) in January.
With around 603 mm (24 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. December is the wettest month and July the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from April to September.
Monthly Temperature in Chios
In Chios, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in August to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 10°C (50°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Chios
On average, Chios receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 603 mm (24 in). The climate in Chios shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chios Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Water Temperature in Chios
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C (59°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Chios by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chios.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Chios 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
