Best time to visit Naxos, Greece

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The best time to visit Naxos is September-October

Are you looking to travel to Naxos and want to find out when’s the best time to visit? You’re in the right place! The perfect time to visit Naxos is September-October due to the excellent weather conditions, and you might even find that the cost of flights and accommodation are lower than if you travel during the peak holiday seasons.

The very hottest temperatures in Naxos get to around 27℃ (81℉) in the height of summer. The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 8℃ (47℉).

The days are longest in Naxos in August, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. On average it rains the most days in January, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Naxos. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools you’ll ever need to help you book your travel!

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

August

Most daylight

August

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Naxos seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Naxos as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Naxos is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Naxos

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Naxos for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Naxos climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Naxos for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Naxos in January

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 11 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Naxos in February

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 9 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Naxos in March

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 8 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Naxos in April

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 6 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Naxos in May

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Naxos in June

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 2 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Naxos in July

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Naxos in August

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Naxos in September

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Naxos in October

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 6 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Naxos in November

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 7 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Naxos in December

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 10 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Naxos in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Naxos is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 26℃ (79℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Naxos is generally around August. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in August first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Naxos is generally around January, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of January too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Naxos, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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