Climate guide for Alonnisos, Greece

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About Alonnisos

Alonnisos is a beach destination in Greece. Build the trip around the activities that matter most for this beach destination. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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When to visit Alonnisos: the short answer

The best time to visit Alonnisos is June, followed by July, August. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 24°C with 20 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, April is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6/10.

Across the year Alonnisos swings from 10°C in February to 27°C in July, a 17-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 15 mm in August to 106 mm in December. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Alonnisos is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (27°C). Coolest: February (10°C). Driest: August (15 mm). Wettest: December (106 mm).

Alonnisos month by month

January in Alonnisos — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.9/10

January averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 95 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 sunny days and 9.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alonnisos — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.

February in Alonnisos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.4/10

February averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 10.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alonnisos — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.

March in Alonnisos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alonnisos — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.

April in Alonnisos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

April averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 49 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 13.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alonnisos — 4 points higher on the same scale.

May in Alonnisos — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

May averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.3 daylight hours.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alonnisos — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

June in Alonnisos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

June averages 24°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.9 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alonnisos at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Alonnisos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

July averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 14.6 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alonnisos at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Alonnisos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

August averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.7 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alonnisos at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Alonnisos — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

September averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Alonnisos at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October in Alonnisos — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

October averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 sunny days and 11.2 daylight hours.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alonnisos — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

November in Alonnisos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

November averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 10 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alonnisos — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.

December in Alonnisos — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

December averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Alonnisos — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Alonnisos, Greece?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Alonnisos are June, July, August. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Alonnisos year-round?
Alonnisos has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 10°C in February to 27°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.7 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Alonnisos?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Alonnisos are December (4.7/10), January (4.9/10), November (5.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Alonnisos?
December is the wettest month in Alonnisos, averaging about 106 mm of rainfall. August is the driest, at roughly 15 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Alonnisos?
July sees the most sun in Alonnisos, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Alonnisos a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Alonnisos is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Alonnisos calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Alonnisos: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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