Best time to visit Milos
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Milos
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Milos).
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Milos Sunset Catamaran Cruise to Kleftiko Bay with Meal & Drinks - 2
Milos oneiro-kleftiko sailing experience with local guide - 3
Milos caves snorkelling Catamaran Cruise in a small group - 4
Milos Luxury Catamaran Cruise to Kleftiko Bay with Lunch - 5
Milos Luxury Sailboat Cruise to Kleftiko Bay with Meal and Drinks - 6
Private Morning Cruise from Pollonia to Polyaigos(Half-Day) - 7
Jeep Milos Day Adventure: Premium Island Highlights & BBQ - 8
Half-Day Private Romantic Sailing Getaway to Kleftiko - 9
Private Luxury Boat Tour to Kleftiko Milos - 10
Three Greek Islands Full-Day Private Luxury Boat Tour - 11
Milos Small-Group Full-Day Cruise with Snorkelling and Lunch - 12
Best of Milos and Poliegos Catamaran snorkelling Cruise with BBQ - 13
Full-Day Small-Group Cruise in Milos & Poliegos with Lunch - 14
Half Day Sailing to Kleftiko with Lunch, Open Bar & Snorkeling - 15
Milos and Polyaigos Full Day Cruise with Meals and Snorkelling - 16
Kayaking Tour to the secrets of Milos - 17
Full Day Kleftiko and Polyegos Tour Lunch Open Bar and Snorkeling - 18
Catamaran Half Day Shared Kleftiko Trip - 19
Catamaran Full-Day of Milos and Poliegos With Lunch & BBQ - 20
Private Luxury Boat Tour to Kimolos & Poliegos - 21
Milos Sailing Tour with snorkeling and lunch - 22
Private Daily Sailing Cruise to Discover the Highlights of Milos - 23
Catamaran Half Day Morning Cruise: Kleftiko - 24
Kleftiko Full Day Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch - 25
Milos: Small Group Yacht Tour—Kleftiko Sarakiniko Poliegos - 26
Catamaran Full Day Cruise: Poliegos - Kleftiko - 27
Half Day Boat Tour to Kleftiko Milos - 28
Milos & Poliegos Catamaran Cruise Homemade Full menu BBQ & Drinks - 29
Milos Island e-Bike Ride - 30
Sailboat Full Day Tour in Kleftiko and Blue Lagoon with Lunch
Last refreshed 2026-10-24.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Milos (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Milos's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11–15 | 10 | 10 | 108 | 10.8 | 65% | 36 | 174 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 11–15 | 11 | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 63% | 35 | 189 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 12–16 | 12 | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 59% | 33 | 229 | 4 | Moderate | 8 |
| Apr | 14–19 | 16 | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 56% | 31 | 246 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 17–23 | 21 | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 53% | 26 | 289 | 7 | Moderate | 10 |
| Jun | 22–28 | 27 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 50% | 25 | 306 | 9 | Peak | 10 |
| Jul | 25–30 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 49% | 31 | 313 | 10 | Busy | 9 |
| Aug | 25–30 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 51% | 27 | 301 | 9 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 23–27 | 27 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 54% | 28 | 261 | 7 | Moderate | 10 |
| Oct | 19–23 | 22 | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 59% | 28 | 235 | 5 | Quiet | 10 |
| Nov | 16–20 | 17 | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 63% | 32 | 197 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Dec | 13–17 | 13 | 11 | 131 | 11.9 | 69% | 30 | 184 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
UV Index in Milos by Month
UV index in Milos peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
10/1017–23°C (feels 21°C) · 3 rain days (32h) · 289 sun hours · 53% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
June
10/1022–28°C · 1 rain days (16h) · 306 sun hours · 50% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
10/1023–27°C · 2 rain days (25h) · 261 sun hours · 54% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high)
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January
7/1011–15°C (feels 10°C) · 10 rain days (108h) · 174 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
8/1011–15°C (feels 11°C) · 7 rain days (81h) · 189 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
8/1012–16°C (feels 12°C) · 7 rain days (91h) · 229 sun hours · 59% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
April
9/1014–19°C (feels 16°C) · 4 rain days (42h) · 246 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
July
9/1025–30°C · 1 rain days (6h) · 313 sun hours · 49% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 10 (very high)
August
8/1025–30°C · 1 rain days (10h) · 301 sun hours · 51% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
October
10/1019–23°C (feels 22°C) · 3 rain days (40h) · 235 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
November
9/1016–20°C (feels 17°C) · 6 rain days (69h) · 197 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
December
7/1013–17°C (feels 13°C) · 11 rain days (131h) · 184 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Milos
When is the best time to visit Milos?
May is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 17–23°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, June, September.
What is the worst time to visit Milos?
December is the lowest-scoring month (7/10). Typical conditions: 13–17°C (11 rainy days).
Is Milos too hot in summer?
1 month (August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Milos?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in November and peaks in June. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Milos have good weather but fewer tourists?
October (climate 10/10, crowd index 10) and April (climate 9/10, crowd index 35) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Milos by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Milos in July?
July is the peak UV month in Milos, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Milos on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, April, May, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Milos bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: July. The worst month is July with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 15 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.