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IdealGood periodTransitionAvoid
Quick decision
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June to September
- Warm, dry Mediterranean climate
- Sea reaches ideal temperature from July
- Up to 12 hours of sun a day in July
- The best time for swimming
May and October
- Already very pleasant temperatures
- Far fewer crowds than in summer
- Noticeably cheaper hotel rates
- Sea still cool in May
November to February
- November is the rainiest month
- Often overcast for several days in a row
- Most tourist services close
- Possible snow on the heights in January
Detailed view
Month by month
Average temperatureSea temperature (coast)
January
14°
15°
February
14°
14°
March
16°
15°
April
19°
16°
May
24°
19°
June
29°
23°
July
32°
25°
August
32°
26°
September
27°
25°
October
23°
22°
November
19°
19°
December
15°
17°
Still wondering
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim year-round?
No, unlike tropical destinations. The sea drops to 14-15° in winter, far too cold for swimming. It becomes pleasant from June and stays comfortable until late September, peaking around 26° in August.
When is the best time to avoid the crowds?
Mid-May to late June, or early September to mid-October: the climate is already (or still) very pleasant, prices drop noticeably, and the island is far less crowded than at the height of summer.
Should rain be a concern even in summer?
No, June, July and August are the driest months of the year with very little rainfall. Rain mainly falls between October and March, peaking in November.
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