Wind from the north
- MartinakiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios StefanosShelter score 96 of 100
- AntonidesShelter score 96 of 100
- LevkesShelter score 96 of 100
- SkinariShelter score 96 of 100
- MaroulaShelter score 96 of 100
Sheltered beaches in Kythnos today
Which side of Kythnos is sheltered from today's wind? 45 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Kythnos beaches at a glance
- 45
- Mapped beaches
- 6
- Sandy beaches
- 14
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 8
- Secluded beaches
- 4
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south-east (16). Wind from that side reaches them first; wind from the opposite side leaves them sheltered.
Shelter by wind direction
Which beaches are sheltered in each wind?
Wind direction decides everything. These are the Kythnos beaches that stay most sheltered, 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
- MartinakiaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios DimitriosShelter score 96 of 100
- ApokrysiShelter score 96 of 100
- EpiskopiShelter score 96 of 100
- FlabouriaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia EiriniShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Kaki Maria 0
- Kavourocheri 0
- Zogaki 0
- Skinari 17
Wind from the south
- MaroulaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agia EiriniShelter score 96 of 100
- AlykiShelter score 96 of 100
- Galazia AktiShelter score 96 of 100
- Kaki MariaShelter score 96 of 100
- KastellaShelter score 96 of 100
Roughest
- Markouli 0
- Agios Ioannis 35
- Agoritsa 38
Wind from the west
- Paralia KolonaShelter score 96 of 100
- AntonidesShelter score 96 of 100
- SkinariShelter score 96 of 100
- MaroulaShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios IoannisShelter score 96 of 100
- Agios NikolaosShelter score 96 of 100
Beach guides
More guides for Kythnos
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
- 37 beachesSheltered beachesFlat water when the wind picks up
- 5 beachesFamily beachesEasy to reach, with facilities close by
- 5 beachesSandy beachesSoft sand underfoot
- 5 beachesBeach barsA drink a few steps from the sea
- 8 beachesSecluded beachesAway from roads and crowds
- 8 beachesSunset beachesFacing the open sea to the west
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kythnos, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Kythnos, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Oct≥ 22 °C
Warmest month25 °CAugust
Coldest month15 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 17° |
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 Kythnos
Kythnos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Kythnos is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is October, at 22 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
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- Sea temperature
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Kythnos: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Kythnos, 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 | 24 km/h NW | 13° | 15 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| February | 24 km/h N | 13° | 15 °C | 2.7 | Quiet |
| March | 22 km/h NW | 14° | 15 °C | 1.8 | Quiet |
| April | 19 km/h N | 16° | 16 °C | 0.9 | Quiet |
| May | 16 km/h N | 19° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 16 km/h N | 24° | 22 °C | 0.3 | Busy |
| July | 20 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.2 | Peak |
| August | 21 km/h N | 26° | 25 °C | 0.2 | Peak |
| September | 20 km/h N | 24° | 24 °C | 0.8 | Busy |
| October | 22 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.9 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h N | 18° | 19 °C | 2.5 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h N | 14° | 17 °C | 3.1 | 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.
Kythnos: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Kythnos, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 18° in November. Least windy year on record: 2017 · windiest: 2018.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 km/h SW | 20° | 2.4 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 17° | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 20° | 1.9 |
| 2022 | 23 km/h N | 18° | 2.1 |
| 2021 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.7 |
| 2020 | 28 km/h N | 17° | 0.6 |
| 2019 | 18 km/h S | 20° | 4.7 |
| 2018 | 29 km/h N | 17° | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 17 km/h SW | 17° | 3.3 |
| 2016 | 23 km/h N | 17° | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 0.9 |
| 2014 | 21 km/h NE | 17° | 1.6 |
| 2013 | 22 km/h E | 18° | 2.8 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 2.9 |
| 2011 | 28 km/h N | 14° | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 2.3 |
| 2009 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h N | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2007 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 2.3 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h N | 15° | 1.7 |
| 2005 | 24 km/h N | 16° | 8.8 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2003 | 20 km/h NE | 17° | 2.2 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 18° | 3.8 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h NW | 17° | 5.6 |
Every beach
Beaches on Kythnos
45 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- Paralia KolonaSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Agia EiriniSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- ApokrysiSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- LivadakiSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Mikro LivadakiSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- VasilikoSheltered in 8 of 8 winds
- Agios StefanosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- MartinakiaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios IoannisSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios NikolaosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AgoritsaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AlykiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- AosaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- EpiskopiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Galazia AktiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Kalo Livadi BeachSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- KoloveloniSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- MaroulaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PetrousaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PontikiaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- PotamiaSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- SkinariSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- SkylouSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- StyfosSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- ZogakiSheltered in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios DimitriosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LevkesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios SostisSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- AntonidesSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- FlabouriaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- GaidouromantraSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Kaki MariaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KastellaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KavourocheriSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- KouriSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- LagousiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- MarkouliSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- NikaSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- Si Mou SiSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
- SklavosSheltered in 6 of 8 winds
Which side of Kythnos is sheltered in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Kythnos facing south-east and west stay most sheltered: Agios Ioannis, Agios Nikolaos, and Agios Sostis. Beaches facing north are exposed to it.
How do you know which beaches are sheltered?
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 Kythnos?
The direction more than the strength. A beach is rough when the wind blows from the open sea towards it and flat when land lies upwind, so on a windy day one side of Kythnos can be flat while the other has waves. That is why this page lists the most sheltered and the roughest beaches for each wind direction, and the live ranking above applies today's forecast.
When is the sea flattest on Kythnos?
In the swimming season (May to October) the least windy month on Kythnos is May, with an average wind of 16 km/h. The windiest is October, at 22 km/h. The wind is usually lighter in the morning and builds up in the afternoon, so go early on windy days.
When is Kythnos least crowded?
Kythnos is busiest in August. In May and October there are about half as many visitors, or fewer. For a flat sea and fewer people, the best months are June and October.
How warm is the sea in Kythnos?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to October, and warmest in August, at about 25 °C.
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