Climate guide for Sifnos, Greece

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About Sifnos

Sifnos lies in the western Cyclades between Serifos and Milos, an island known for pottery, honey and a long tradition of cooking. Apollonia is the main town, spread over several hillside quarters, and Kastro is an old cliff-edge settlement with a small museum. The monastery of Chrysopigi sits on a headland above the sea, and waymarked paths link villages across the hills. June and September give warm water with calmer streets, and spring is green and walkable.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target July, September, June — that is where comfort scores peak (9.9/10). January is the weakest month at 2.1/10.
02Weather & what to pack
July averages 26°C with 3 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, swimwear and strong sun protection.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target October — 8.3/10 with lighter demand than July.

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When to visit Sifnos: the short answer

Plan Sifnos for July, with September, June close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 26°C with 3 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December.

Across the year Sifnos swings from 14°C in February to 26°C in August, a 13-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in July to 102 mm in December. In short, Sifnos is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 7.8 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (26°C). Coolest: February (14°C). Driest: July (3 mm). Wettest: December (102 mm).

Sifnos month by month

January in Sifnos — off-season conditions

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 9.9/10 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, July is materially better in Sifnos — 7.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Sifnos — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.6/10

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

Budget for roughly 56 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 3.6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 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, July is materially better in Sifnos — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.

March in Sifnos — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

March averages 14°C (58°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 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 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? July scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Sifnos — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°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 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 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, July is materially better in Sifnos — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

May in Sifnos — reliably good (6th 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 20 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, 6th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 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? July scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Sifnos — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.8/10

With 24°C (75°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 8 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 one of the strongest months of the year for Sifnos at 9.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind July at 9.9/10.

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 Sifnos tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.9/10

With 26°C (78°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 the top-ranked month of the year for Sifnos at 9.9/10 — 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August ranks 4th of 12 for Sifnos — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.8/10

August averages 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

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 Sifnos (4th of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

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

September in Sifnos — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 15 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 daylight hours.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Sifnos (2nd of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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.

October holds up well in Sifnos — 5th best month

Good · 8.3/10

With 22°C (71°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 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 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, July is materially better in Sifnos — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

November in Sifnos — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.8/10

Temperatures hover around 19°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 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 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, a packable rain layer.

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

December in Sifnos — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.3/10

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 102 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 2.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 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? July scores 7.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Sifnos, Greece?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Sifnos are July, September, June, August. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Sifnos year-round?
Sifnos 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 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Sifnos?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Sifnos are January (2.1/10), December (2.3/10), February (3.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Sifnos?
December is the wettest month in Sifnos, averaging about 102 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Sifnos?
May sees the most sun in Sifnos, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Sifnos a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Sifnos is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, September, June, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Sifnos calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Sifnos: 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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