Europe · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55–63°F | 3h | High (115mm) | Off-Peak | Mild, wet and green, with steaming hot springs and empty volcanic trails. |
| February | 52–62°F | 4h | Moderate (90mm) | Off-Peak | Cool, misty and quiet, the island at its most lush and low-key. |
| March | 53–63°F | 4h | Moderate (85mm) | Off-Peak | Green hills, changeable skies and gathering whale migration offshore. |
| April | 54–64°F | 5h | Moderate (65mm) | Shoulder | Migrating blue and sperm whales headline the awakening spring island. |
| May | 57–67°F | 6h | Moderate (55mm) | Shoulder | Warming, flower-filled days and the island's grandest religious festival. |
| June | 60–71°F | 6h | Low (40mm) | Shoulder | Lush green landscapes, drier trails and long, mild summer evenings. |
| July | 63–75°F | 7h | Low (30mm) | Peak | Peak season warmth and sunshine over emerald crater lakes and blue coves. |
| August | 66–78°F | 7h | Low (45mm) | Peak | The island's warmest, sunniest month, buzzing with festivals and swimmers. |
| September | 65–77°F | 6h | Moderate (80mm) | Peak | Warm seas, grape harvest and softer light make September a highlight. |
| October | 61–72°F | 5h | Moderate (100mm) | Shoulder | Mild, misty autumn with steaming springs and thinning crowds. |
| November | 58–68°F | 4h | Moderate (105mm) | Off-Peak | Cooler, rainier and serene, the island returns to its green calm. |
| December | 56–65°F | 3h | High (110mm) | Off-Peak | Mild, wet and festive, with warm springs and holiday lights in the capital. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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