Climate Insights for Astypálaia

The climate in Astypálaia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 376mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 94mm of rainfall. Astypálaia 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Astypálaia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°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.

Astypálaia is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 376mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 94mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 94mm 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.

Astypálaia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Astypálaia, which began on June 21, 2026. Astypálaia 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 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Astypálaia is during March, April, May, June, July, August, 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 22mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Astypálaia 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.