Best Time to Visit Chios, North Aegean, Greece
Chios is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Chios for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 9.2°C / 48.6°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in August, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (August) to 118 mm / 4.6 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chios, North Aegean, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Chios's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 14°C57.2°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 17.2°C63°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.1°C71.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 26°C78.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.5°C72.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 19°C66.2°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chios?
The best time to visit Chios for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is August with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chios's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Chios?
The rainy season at Chios, North Aegean runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 35 mm / 1.4 in. The wettest single month is December (118 mm / 4.6 in).
What is the driest month in Chios?
The driest month in Chios is August, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26°C / 78.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Chios?
The least comfortable months for travel to Chios — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 118 mm / 4.6 in in December, and the coldest month averages 9.2°C / 48.6°F.
Is Chios climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Chios figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Greece figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Chios specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.