The hottest month in Naxos is August when the average maximum temperature is 29°, average temperature is 27° and average minimum temperature is 26°.
The coolest month in Naxos is January when the average maximum temperature is 14°, average temperature is 13° and average minimum temperature is 11°.
The longest days in Naxos are in June, with an average of 14.7 hours of daylight per day. December has the shortest days with an average of 9.6 hours of daylight per day.
The sunniest days in Naxos are in June which has the most hours of sunshine per day with an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day, making it a extremely sunny and pleasant month with exceptionally long bright days. December has the least sunshine with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day, making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index is the highest in July when it reaches 10.6 and lowest in December when it reaches 2.1.
An ultraviolet index reading of 8 to 10 indicates a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 15 minutes. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The warmest sea water temperatures in Naxos are found in August when they peak at 24° and lowest in March when they dip to 16°.
The sea is best for swimming between June and December when the temperature is above 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.
The wettest month in Naxos is December with 7.5cm of rain and February has the most days of rain with 5.7 days with some rain, a dry time to visit the beach.
The driest month in Naxos is June with 0.1cm of rain and July has the fewest days of rain with 0 days with some rain, an extremely dry time to visit the beach.
The most humid month in Naxos is August with a dew point (an indicator of humidity) of 21° which is somewhat uncomfortable for most people in cities but fine on a beach.
The least humid month in Naxos is January with a dew point of 8° which is a bit dry for some.
The most windy month in Naxos is July when the average maximum windspeed is 29kmh and the average wind speed is 22kmh.
The least windy month in Naxos is June when the average maximum windspeed is 26kmh and the average wind speed is 19kmh.
