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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Samos.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 72%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in March, April, May, June and October and higher in January, February, July, August, September, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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5 m/s
5 m/s
6 m/s
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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 213 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 383 hours of sunshine.
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