Climate guide for Koufonisia, Greece

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About Koufonisia

Koufonisia is a pair of small Cycladic islands between Naxos and Amorgos, split by the channel that separates Pano from the barely inhabited Kato Koufonisi. Most visitors stay in Ano Koufonisi, where the harbour village has tavernas and a coastal path reaches beaches such as Finikas, Fanos and Pori. Excursion boats visit the sea caves and the nearby islets of Keros and Schinoussa. Late May to early October is the season, and winter is dead quiet.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target June, July, August — that is where comfort scores peak (9.8/10). January is the weakest month at 2.1/10.
02Weather & what to pack
June averages 23°C with 9 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target May — 8.2/10 with lighter demand than July.

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When to visit Koufonisia: the short answer

Plan Koufonisia for June, with July, August close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 23°C with 9 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December.

Across the year Koufonisia swings from 14°C in February to 26°C in August, a 12-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in July to 106 mm in December. In short, Koufonisia is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 7.7 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (26°C). Coolest: February (14°C). Driest: July (3 mm). Wettest: December (106 mm).

Koufonisia month by month

January in Koufonisia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.1/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 92 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 2.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 Koufonisia — 7.7 points higher on the same scale.

February in Koufonisia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 55 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

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 Koufonisia — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.

March in Koufonisia — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

March 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 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? June scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April holds up well in Koufonisia — 7th best month

Good · 7.1/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 21 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.1/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

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 Koufonisia — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

May holds up well in Koufonisia — 5th best month

Good · 8.2/10

May averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 daylight hours.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

Flexible dates? June scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Koufonisia tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.8/10

With 23°C (74°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Koufonisia at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Koufonisia — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.8/10

With 25°C (77°F) on average, July delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 3 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Koufonisia at 9.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind June at 9.8/10.

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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August is one of the strongest months in Koufonisia (3rd)

Best window · 9.8/10

August averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Koufonisia (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September in Koufonisia — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 9.8/10

September averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 14 mm for the month, with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Koufonisia (4th of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Koufonisia: strong conditions, 6th of 12

Good · 8/10

With 21°C (70°F) on average, October delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 8 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

That is 8/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Koufonisia — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

November in Koufonisia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.6/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

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 Koufonisia — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.

December in Koufonisia — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.4/10

December averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 2.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? June scores 7.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Koufonisia, Greece?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Koufonisia are June, July, August, September. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Koufonisia year-round?
Koufonisia has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in February to 26°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.1 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Koufonisia?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Koufonisia are January (2.1/10), December (2.4/10), February (3.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Koufonisia?
December is the wettest month in Koufonisia, averaging about 106 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Koufonisia?
May sees the most sun in Koufonisia, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Koufonisia a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Koufonisia is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Koufonisia calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Koufonisia: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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