Wind from the north
- Agios Stefanos BayCalm score 96 of 100
- Paradise BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Paradise BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- PolemiCalm score 96 of 100
- Robinson Club DaidalosCalm score 96 of 100
- ThermaCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Calm beaches in Kos today
Which side of Kos is sheltered from today's wind? 63 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Kos beaches at a glance
- 63
- Mapped beaches
- 14
- Sandy beaches
- 1
- Pebble beaches
- 40
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 34
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-east (17). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them calm.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are calm in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Kos beaches that stay calmest, and the ones that get roughest, in a strong wind (6 Bft) from each direction. It is computed from how much open sea lies upwind of each beach.
Wind from the east
- Marmari BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Mastichari BayCalm score 96 of 100
- ProtokaravosCalm score 96 of 100
- Kata beachCalm score 96 of 100
- KochilariCalm score 96 of 100
- Tripiti BeachCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the south
- Flamingo BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Marmari BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Tam Tam BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Troulos BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- C Food n’MoodCalm score 96 of 100
- Marmari BeachCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- Paradise BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- C Food n’MoodCalm score 96 of 100
- Lakitira BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- LimnionasCalm score 96 of 100
- Achinos BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- FarosCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Kos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
- 16 beachesSheltered beachesFlat water when the wind picks up
- 17 beachesFamily beachesEasy to reach, with facilities close by
- 9 beachesSandy beachesSoft sand underfoot
- 14 beachesOrganized beachesSunbeds, tavernas and lifeguards
- 16 beachesBeach barsA drink a few steps from the sea
- 10 beachesSunset beachesFacing the open sea to the west
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Kos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month17 °CMarch
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 19° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
Sea temperature: NOAA OISST v2.1, average of 1991–2020 (public domain). Close to the shore the water can be a degree or two warmer or cooler.
Best time to go
When to go to Kos
Kos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are May and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Kos is May, with an average wind of 14 km/h. The windiest is July, at 18 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
- Visitors
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Kos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Kos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025). Wind is the average at 10 m height; the sea close to the shore can differ.
| Month | Wind | Temp | Sea | Rain (mm/day) | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 km/h SW | 13° | 17 °C | 4.9 | Quiet |
| February | 21 km/h NE | 13° | 17 °C | 3.6 | Quiet |
| March | 19 km/h N | 14° | 17 °C | 2.0 | Quiet |
| April | 17 km/h NW | 17° | 17 °C | 1.4 | Quiet |
| May | 14 km/h NW | 21° | 19 °C | 0.7 | Moderate |
| June | 16 km/h NW | 25° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 18 km/h NW | 28° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 17 km/h NW | 28° | 25 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 17 km/h NW | 25° | 24 °C | 0.7 | Busy |
| October | 16 km/h NW | 21° | 23 °C | 1.5 | Moderate |
| November | 17 km/h NW | 18° | 21 °C | 3.1 | Quiet |
| December | 20 km/h NE | 14° | 19 °C | 5.0 | Quiet |
Historical data: NASA POWER, CC BY 4.0. Visitor levels are nights spent in tourist accommodation in the South Aegean region (Eurostat, average of 2023–2025), compared with its busiest month. They show when the area is busy, not how many people are on a given beach.
Kos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Kos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 17 km/h and 18° in November. Calmest year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2005.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 km/h SW | 20° | 1.9 |
| 2024 | 17 km/h NW | 18° | 3.1 |
| 2023 | 19 km/h SW | 20° | 4.2 |
| 2022 | 17 km/h NW | 18° | 4.1 |
| 2021 | 16 km/h NW | 19° | 1.3 |
| 2020 | 17 km/h N | 18° | 0.8 |
| 2019 | 14 km/h SE | 20° | 4.0 |
| 2018 | 18 km/h N | 18° | 4.2 |
| 2017 | 16 km/h NW | 17° | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 17 km/h NW | 17° | 2.3 |
| 2015 | 18 km/h N | 19° | 2.2 |
| 2014 | 17 km/h N | 17° | 3.2 |
| 2013 | 17 km/h SE | 18° | 7.6 |
| 2012 | 18 km/h NE | 19° | 1.9 |
| 2011 | 17 km/h N | 15° | 0.7 |
| 2010 | 18 km/h S | 20° | 1.0 |
| 2009 | 18 km/h N | 18° | 3.0 |
| 2008 | 17 km/h W | 18° | 2.5 |
| 2007 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 4.7 |
| 2006 | 16 km/h N | 16° | 1.8 |
| 2005 | 22 km/h N | 15° | 3.8 |
| 2004 | 18 km/h N | 17° | 4.7 |
| 2003 | 16 km/h N | 17° | 0.8 |
| 2002 | 16 km/h SW | 18° | 4.3 |
| 2001 | 21 km/h W | 17° | 7.7 |
Every beach
Beaches on Kos
63 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- LimnionasCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- Paradise BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Paradise BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Agios Stefanos BayCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Agios Stefanos BayCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- C Food n’MoodCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- KochilariCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Lakitira BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Polemi BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Tripiti BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Helona BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Malibu BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Marmari BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Tam Tam BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- ThermaCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Troulos BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Achinos BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Agios Fokas BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Atsa BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Camel BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Fkk BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Karnagio BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Kata beachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Lagada BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Lambi beachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Marmari BeachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Mastichari BayCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Neptune Hotel StrandCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- PolemiCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- PsalidiCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Volcana beachCalm in 4 of 8 winds
- Flamingo BeachCalm in 3 of 8 winds
- Robinson Club DaidalosCalm in 3 of 8 winds
- FarosCalm in 3 of 8 winds
- Paschalis BeachCalm in 3 of 8 winds
- ProtokaravosCalm in 3 of 8 winds
- Tropical BeachCalm in 3 of 8 winds
Which side of Kos is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Kos facing south-east and south stay calmest: Agios Fokas Beach, Agios Stefanos Bay, and Agios Stefanos Bay. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are calm?
For every beach we measured how much open sea lies in each of 16 compass directions, using OpenStreetMap coastlines. Waves build over open water, so a beach with land close by in the direction the wind comes from is sheltered. Today's wind forecast from MET Norway is then applied, and the result is refreshed every 2 hours.
Are the forecasts reliable?
They are estimates. The model does not include swell from distant storms, and local gusts can be stronger than forecast. Always follow lifeguard flags and local warnings.
Which wind direction matters on Kos?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and calm when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Kos can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the calmest and roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea calmest on Kos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Kos is May, with an average wind of 14 km/h. The windiest is July, at 18 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Kos least crowded?
Kos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a calm sea and fewer people, the best months are May and October.
How warm is the sea in Kos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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