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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.4°C | 10.2°C | 62.3 mm | 11 | 8.4 h | 30.8 km/h | – |
| Feb | 13.9°C | 10.5°C | 52.3 mm | 8 | 9.3 h | 29.4 km/h | – |
| Mar | 14.9°C | 11.2°C | 45.6 mm | 7 | 10.2 h | 29.4 km/h | – |
| Apr | 17.7°C | 13.1°C | 14.3 mm | 3 | 11.5 h | 25.4 km/h | – |
| May | 21.3°C | 16.4°C | 15.5 mm | 4 | 12.8 h | 24.3 km/h | – |
| Jun | 24.5°C | 20.1°C | 5.7 mm | 1 | 13.9 h | 26 km/h | – |
| Jul | 26.6°C | 22.5°C | 0.5 mm | 0 | 13.7 h | 29.7 km/h | – |
| Aug | 27°C | 23.2°C | 0.9 mm | 0 | 12.8 h | 28.6 km/h | – |
| Sep | 25.4°C | 21.6°C | 4.4 mm | 1 | 11.9 h | 27.1 km/h | – |
| Oct | 22.1°C | 18.5°C | 16 mm | 3 | 10.2 h | 25.1 km/h | – |
| Nov | 19°C | 15.4°C | 28.8 mm | 5 | 9.3 h | 24.8 km/h | – |
| Dec | 15.4°C | 12.4°C | 54.4 mm | 9 | 8.5 h | 28.1 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Karpathos
Karpathos (Greece) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 18 °C. Daytime highs average 20 °C, while nights cool to about 16 °C. The destination sees roughly 301 mm of rainfall per year and 11 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 27 °C in August with only 0 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 13.9 hours of daily sun; the driest is July at just 0 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (11 rainy days), driest month is July (0).
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Frequently asked questions about Karpathos
When is the best time to visit Karpathos?
The best time to visit Karpathos: June to October – best in July (avg. 24.6 °C, 0 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Karpathos?
The warmest month is August with an average of 25.1 °C and daytime highs around 27.0 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 11.8 °C and night-time lows around 10.2 °C.
How many rainy days does Karpathos have?
January has the most rainy days with 11 rainy days. The driest month is July with 0 rainy days.