Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Skiathos features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Temperatures typically range between 11 °C (52 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 1 °C (33 °F) or can rise to as high as 33 °C (91 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 833 mm (32.8 inches) and receives 81 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Skiathos enjoys an average of 3861 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 27 minutes to 14 hours 51 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Skiathos are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (75 - 79 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from 11 to 12 °C (52 - 55 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Skiathos experiences 67 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 18°C (64°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
Mean maximum | 16°C (61°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
Average high | 12°C (54°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
Average low | 10°C (50°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
Mean minimum | 4°C (39°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
Minimum | 1°C (33°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Skiathos, Thessaly, Greece with other places around the world.
Skiathos usually has the most precipitation in January, February and December, with an average of 11 rainy days and 110 mm (4.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Skiathos are May, June and August. On average, 26 mm (1.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 117 (4.6) | 95 (3.7) | 82 (3.2) | 62 (2.4) | 31 (1.2) | 22 (0.9) | 58 (2.3) | 26 (1.0) | 62 (2.5) | 83 (3.3) | 80 (3.1) | 117 (4.6) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
The sunniest months in Skiathos are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 26 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Skiathos: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 15 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 186 | 240 | 320 | 342 | 401 | 409 | 425 | 396 | 345 | 306 | 252 | 233 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 45m | 10h 43m | 11h 57m | 13h 14m | 14h 19m | 14h 51m | 14h 34m | 13h 37m | 12h 24m | 11h 7m | 10h 1m | 9h 27m |
Skiathos experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Skiathos UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Skiathos. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Skiathos's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.