Climate

The climate of Samos is moderately warm in the summer and mild in the winter. Temperature fluctuations are very limited, with the lowest temperatures rarely falling below 0°C. Because of its mountainous relief, the island receives large amounts of rain throughout the whole year. The average annual precipitation on the island is 918.4 mm, with December being the rainiest month with 23% of the average annual rainfall. The most rainfall occurs in winter, while summers are generally dry. From mid-April through October rains are few, however frequently causing damages, mainly in the spring.

Winds are mainly northerly, blowing continuously throughout the summer. In winter, southerly winds blow as well, bringing a lot of rain.

The southern parts of the island are drier than the northern parts and are more exposed to the winds, which give the atmosphere a crystalline transparency.

Samos has one of the longest periods of sunshine, compared to other regions in Greece, as there might not be a single cloud in the sky for six months and more.