Volos Weather

Volos’s climate is typical of Mediterranean cities with warm to hot weather most of the year round. Temperatures never drop below 0C even at night in January and December, and at the height of summer they can peak at over 30C. Humidity is medium to high during the summer but is never so high as to prevent visitors from enjoying their chosen activities. Throughout spring, summer and autumn Volos experiences easterly winds, but in the winter these turn north-westerly. Wind speed rarely exceeds 4 knots and is strongest in the summer – great for windsurfing and sailing. Like the rest of Greece, Volos lies in an earthquake zone. A huge earthquake in 1955 demolished much of the city and lead to significant changes in urban planning. The city has also flooded several times, most recently in 2006. The city’s experiences with such forces of nature mean that many safeguards are in place.

 

Summers in Volos are hot with medium humidity and are the ideal time for visiting if you plan to explore the Pelion coastline and the area’s many beaches. Summer is also ideal for yachting, jet skiing and other water sports, with 10 to 11 hours of sunshine per day. Between June and September 5 to 8 days of rain per month is the average, with total rainfall averaging about an inch per month. Temperatures range between around 28C and 32C between June and September, and in June and July the UV index peaks at 9 so if visiting during this time, remember to pack plenty of sunscreen.

 

Visitors to Volos during winter can still expect temperatures around 10C and 4 to 5 hours of sunshine per day; there is also some chance of frost and rainfall doubles that of Volos summers. Winter is the ideal time for skiing on and exploring Mount Pelion, which experiences plenty of snowfall during the winter. For visiting the city of Volos itself spring and autumn are great, with warm temperatures day and night without the heat and humidity of the height of summer, and the shorter days and chance of frost of winter.