Climate Insights for Karpathos

The climate in Karpathos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 303mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 79mm of rainfall. Karpathos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Karpathos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Karpathos is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 303mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 79mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 79mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Karpathos is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 33km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 39km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 29km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 10km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 37km/h in winter, 32km/h in spring, 33km/h in summer, 32km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Karpathos, which began on March 20, 2026. Karpathos is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Karpathos is during March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 13°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karpathos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.