Paros weather by month: sea, wind and when to go
A monthly weather table for Paros, with sea temperatures and rainy days, and what to know about the meltemi wind that blows across the island in summer.
- From June to September there is almost no rain in Paros; July and August reach about 30°C.
- In July and August a strong meltemi blows, mostly in the afternoon.
- In September the sea is still about 23.5°C; winter has about 9 rainy days a month.
For a beach holiday with kids, June and September are easier than windy August. For windsurfers, July and August are exactly the season. In winter most Paros businesses close.
What is the weather like in Paros through the year?
Paros is a sunny, dry Cycladic island. The table shows 2004–2020 averages from Climates to Travel (°C).
| Month | Max | Min | Rain days | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2° | 9.6° | 9 | 16° |
| February | 14.6° | 10° | 7 | 15.5° |
| March | 16.5° | 11.5° | 6 | 15.5° |
| April | 19.5° | 13.2° | 3 | 16° |
| May | 23.9° | 16.9° | 2 | 18.5° |
| June | 28.1° | 21° | 1 | 21.5° |
| July | 30° | 23.1° | 0 | 23.5° |
| August | 30° | 23.5° | 0 | 24° |
| September | 27° | 20.9° | 1 | 23.5° |
| October | 23° | 17.4° | 3 | 21.5° |
| November | 19.3° | 14.5° | 5 | 19° |
| December | 15.8° | 11.4° | 9 | 17° |
The meltemi in Paros
Paros is windy almost all year. According to Climates to Travel, from mid-May the meltemi, a cool, dry northerly, blows, sometimes for several days in a row. It is strongest in July and August, peaks in the afternoon and sometimes carries on into the evening. That is why Paros is a well-known windsurfing and kitesurfing spot, especially around Pounta in the south-east.
With kids, look for more sheltered beaches on the south side on meltemi days. See the best beaches in Paros. The meltemi can also disrupt ferries, so leave a spare day before a return flight from Athens.
Paros in spring
May is lovely: about 24°C by day and only around 2 rainy days on average, but the sea is still cool (about 18.5°C). It is a good time to walk around villages such as Lefkes and Prodromos and the old footpaths.
Paros in summer
July and August reach about 30°C by day and 23°C at night, with no rain at all on average. The sea reaches 23.5–24°C. This is also peak season, especially in Naoussa and Parikia.
Paros in autumn
September may be the best month: about 27°C by day, a sea of about 23.5°C and one rainy day on average. October is still about 23°C with a 21.5°C sea, but some businesses start to close. For what is open, see Paros in May, September and October.
Paros in winter
From December to February there are 7–9 rainy days a month and about 14–16°C by day. Most hotels and restaurants are closed and there are fewer ferries.
Getting there
There is no direct flight from Israel to Paros. The usual route is a flight to Athens, then a ferry or domestic flight. See flights to Paros and the Athens–Paros ferry.
FAQ
What is the weather like in Paros in September? Warm and pleasant: about 27°C by day and 21°C at night, a sea of about 23.5°C and one rainy day on average.
Is Paros windy? Yes, especially in July and August, when the meltemi is strong in the afternoon. On those days, look for a sheltered beach.
Can you swim in Paros in October? Yes. The sea averages about 21.5°C in October.
When is Paros hottest? In July and August, at about 30°C by day on average.
