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Samos Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Samos experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to mild weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Samos is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 15°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 10°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Samos receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 990 mm annually. The seasons in Samos, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 213 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Samos Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Samos, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C in February to 23°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Samos

Wed   Jan 15
15°C | 9°C
W 5 m/s
3.2 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Thu   Jan 16
15°C | 9°C
N 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
15°C | 8°C
N 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Samos in Greece

During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Samos?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Samos?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
  • Does Samos have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Samos?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Samos?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Samos?
    December tops the wettest month list with 213 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Samos?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Samos?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 383 hours of sunshine.

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