Best Time to Visit Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece
Mytilene is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Mytilene 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 8.2°C / 46.8°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in July, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (August) to 125 mm / 4.9 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mytilene, North Aegean, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mytilene'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 | 14.7°C58.5°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.1°C66.4°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.6°C74.5°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.9°C78.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.3°C72.1°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 17.7°C63.9°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mytilene?
The best time to visit Mytilene for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.9°C / 78.6°F, and the driest is August with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mytilene's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mytilene?
The rainy season at Mytilene, North Aegean runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 47 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is December (125 mm / 4.9 in).
What is the driest month in Mytilene?
The driest month in Mytilene is August, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mytilene?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mytilene — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 125 mm / 4.9 in in December, and the coldest month averages 8.2°C / 46.8°F.
Is Mytilene climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mytilene 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 Mytilene specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.