Wind from the north
- AbelasCalm score 96 of 100
- Alyki beachCalm score 96 of 100
- Mikri Santa MariaCalm score 96 of 100
- Monastiri BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- FarangasCalm score 96 of 100
- Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti)Calm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Calm beaches in Paros today
Which side of Paros is sheltered from today's wind? 44 beaches ranked live, updated every 2 hours.
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At a glance
Paros beaches at a glance
- 44
- Mapped beaches
- 12
- Sandy beaches
- 26
- With a bar or taverna close by
- 1
- Secluded beaches
- 13
- Parking close by
Most beaches face south (12). 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 Paros 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
- Alyki beachCalm score 96 of 100
- krios BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Mikri Santa MariaCalm score 96 of 100
- LivadiaCalm score 96 of 100
- Agios Dimitrios beachCalm score 96 of 100
- KolybithresCalm score 96 of 100
Wind from the south
- krios BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- PiperiCalm score 96 of 100
- Agios StefanosCalm score 96 of 100
- Monastiri BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Agios Dimitrios beachCalm score 96 of 100
- Limnes beachCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Wind from the west
- AbelasCalm score 96 of 100
- LogarasCalm score 96 of 100
- Mikri Santa MariaCalm score 96 of 100
- PiperiCalm score 96 of 100
- Monastiri BeachCalm score 96 of 100
- Agios Dimitrios beachCalm score 96 of 100
Roughest
Beach guides
More guides for Paros
A guide for every kind of beach, each one re-ranked live for today's wind.
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Paros, month by month
The average temperature of the sea near the beaches of Paros, from 30 years of satellite measurements (NOAA, 1991–2020).
Warm-water seasonJul – Sept≥ 22 °C
Warmest month24 °CAugust
Coldest month16 °CFebruary
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 17° |
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °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 Paros
Paros 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 June and October.
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Paros is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is August, 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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Paros: wind and weather month by month
Average conditions for every month near Paros, 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 | 25 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 3.3 | Quiet |
| February | 26 km/h NW | 13° | 16 °C | 2.9 | Quiet |
| March | 23 km/h NW | 14° | 16 °C | 1.7 | Quiet |
| April | 21 km/h NW | 16° | 17 °C | 1.0 | Quiet |
| May | 17 km/h NW | 19° | 19 °C | 0.6 | Moderate |
| June | 18 km/h N | 23° | 22 °C | 0.2 | Busy |
| July | 22 km/h N | 25° | 23 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| August | 22 km/h N | 26° | 24 °C | 0.1 | Peak |
| September | 21 km/h N | 24° | 23 °C | 0.6 | Busy |
| October | 22 km/h N | 21° | 22 °C | 1.6 | Moderate |
| November | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 19 °C | 2.3 | Quiet |
| December | 24 km/h NW | 15° | 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.
Paros: November through the years
Average conditions for November near Paros, from 25 years of satellite-based weather data (2001–2025).
On average 22 km/h and 18° in November. Calmest year on record: 2019 · windiest: 2011.
Show all 25 years
| Year | Wind | Temp | Rain (mm/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 km/h SW | 20° | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 25 km/h N | 18° | 1.7 |
| 2023 | 22 km/h SW | 20° | 2.1 |
| 2022 | 23 km/h N | 18° | 2.3 |
| 2021 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.8 |
| 2020 | 27 km/h N | 18° | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 17 km/h S | 20° | 3.4 |
| 2018 | 27 km/h N | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2017 | 18 km/h W | 17° | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 22 km/h N | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2015 | 22 km/h NW | 18° | 1.5 |
| 2014 | 22 km/h N | 17° | 1.4 |
| 2013 | 21 km/h NE | 19° | 2.7 |
| 2012 | 24 km/h N | 19° | 2.1 |
| 2011 | 28 km/h N | 15° | 0.3 |
| 2010 | 19 km/h S | 19° | 1.6 |
| 2009 | 21 km/h NW | 18° | 2.1 |
| 2008 | 19 km/h NW | 18° | 1.2 |
| 2007 | 22 km/h NW | 17° | 2.8 |
| 2006 | 19 km/h N | 16° | 1.6 |
| 2005 | 25 km/h NW | 16° | 6.3 |
| 2004 | 23 km/h NW | 18° | 3.0 |
| 2003 | 19 km/h N | 17° | 1.8 |
| 2002 | 18 km/h SW | 19° | 3.9 |
| 2001 | 23 km/h W | 17° | 4.2 |
Every beach
Beaches on Paros
44 beaches mapped. The most sheltered first, then every other beach with a name; each one opens its own page.
- DelfiniCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- KolybithresCalm in 8 of 8 winds
- AbelasCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Agios StefanosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Alyki beachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- FarangasCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- krios BeachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Mikri Santa MariaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Monastiri BeachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Agia EiriniCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Alyki beachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Langeri BeachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- LivadiaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- MolosCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Santa MariaCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- Tourkou Ammos beachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- unorganized beachCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- XyfaraCalm in 7 of 8 winds
- LogarasCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- PiperiCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Agios Dimitrios beachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Drios BeachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Glyfá beachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- GlyfadesCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Limnes beachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- MARTSELO BEACHCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- ParasporosCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Pyrgaki beachCalm in 6 of 8 winds
- Golden BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti)Calm in 5 of 8 winds
- Aspros Gremos beachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- KalogerosCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia Agali Chrysis AktisCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia LolantogiCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Paralia LolantoiCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Punda BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Tsoukalia BeachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
- Voutakos beachCalm in 5 of 8 winds
Which side of Paros is calmest in a north wind?
In a strong north wind the beaches of Paros facing south and south-east stay calmest: Abelas, Alyki beach, and Alyki beach. 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 Paros?
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 Paros 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 Paros?
In the swimming season (May to October) the calmest month on Paros is May, with an average wind of 17 km/h. The windiest is August, 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 Paros least crowded?
Paros 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 June and October.
How warm is the sea in Paros?
The sea is 22 °C or warmer from July to September, and warmest in August, at about 24 °C.
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