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Gavdos Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Gavdos is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Gavdos, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 16°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 13°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Gavdos typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 397 mm. The seasons in Gavdos, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 92 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.2 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Gavdos Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Gavdos

Mon   Jan 13
20°C | 17°C
S 10 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
19°C | 15°C
S 8 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
17°C | 15°C
NE 4 m/s
2 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Gavdos in Greece

During the months of May, June, October and November 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:
  • Does Gavdos have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Gavdos?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gavdos?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gavdos?
    December tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gavdos?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.