Climate Insights for Volos
Magnesia Regional Unit, Thessaly and Central Greece, Greece
Climate Overview
The climate in Volos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 882 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 121 mm of rainfall. Volos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Volos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 34.7 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Volos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 45°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Volos vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Volos vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 48°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Volos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 882 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 28 mm. That's 92 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 21cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.Volos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.1 in. That's 3.6 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 8in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.
Wind
Volos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap 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 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Volos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap 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 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Volos is during May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 46 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Volos is during May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Volos 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Volos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.