Samos

Island · North Aegean, 🇬🇷 Greece

Population 32,642

Area 473 km²

Time zone Europe/Athens

Official website www.samos.gr

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Samos Essentials

Samos features UNESCO World Heritage sites including the 6th-century BC Tunnel of Eupalinos and the Heraion sanctuary. The island's history is tied to the mathematician Pythagoras, whose legacy is preserved at a cave on Mount Kerkis and a harbor-side monument. Natural highlights range from the Potami waterfalls to the high peak of Mount Kerkis. Coastal areas offer diverse terrains, from the pebbled shores of Tsamadou to the shallow sands of Psili Amos, while the island's viticulture is showcased at the Samos Wine Museum.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor

11° (feels like 5°) · extremes 2°–14°
8° at night
12 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

11° (feels like 5°) · extremes 2°–14°
8° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 4°–15°
9° at night
8 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 7°–19°
11° at night
6 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 12°–23°
15° at night
4 rainy days
23 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 16°–27°
18° at night
2 rainy days
28 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 18°–29°
20° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 19°–29°
21° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 16°–26°
19° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 11°–23°
15° at night
5 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 8°–19°
13° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 4°–16°
10° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Greek
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +30

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