Paros is an island located in the Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades archipelago of Greece. It is located east of the island of Naxos and west of the island of Antiparos. It is approximately 165 km (103 mi) from the port of Piraeus and has an area of 196 km2 (76 sq mi).
Paros is a popular tourist destination due to its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque villages. The island is known for its whitewashed houses, cobblestone streets, and blue-domed churches. It is also known for its traditional Cycladic architecture and its many archaeological sites, including the ancient city of Paros, which was once the capital of the Cyclades.
Paros is also known for its rich history. It was first inhabited in the Neolithic period, and the first known settlement on the island dates back to 3000 BC. During the Classical and Hellenistic periods, Paros was an important commercial center and was home to many renowned sculptors and painters. In the Middle Ages, Paros was a major naval power and was the site of numerous battles between the Venetians and the Ottomans.
Today, Paros is a popular tourist destination and is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque villages. It is also known for its traditional Cycladic architecture, its many archaeological sites, and its rich history. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach holiday or an adventure-filled exploration of the past, Paros has something for everyone.
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Paros in Greece experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers, mild and wet winters, and moderate temperatures throughout the year. In summer, temperatures range from 25-30°C, with occasional heat waves. Winters are mild, with temperatures ranging from 10-15°C and rainfall is common. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15-20°C. The island is known for its strong winds, especially in the summer, which make it a great destination for windsurfing and sailing.
Our weather forecast for Paros helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. 16th 2026 Mar. 16th 2026 | max: 15.1 °C min: 10 °C |
21.6 m/s 38.9 m/s |
50.7 % 24.1 m |
61.7 % 1,014 hPa |
06:29:11 18:27:34 |
|
| Mar. 17th 2026 Mar. 17th 2026 | max: 16.0 °C min: 12.2 °C |
21.2 m/s 36.4 m/s |
97.0 % 24.1 m |
62.5 % 1,012 hPa |
06:27:42 18:28:29 |
|
| Mar. 18th 2026 Mar. 18th 2026 | max: 17.6 °C min: 12 °C |
19.8 m/s 36.7 m/s |
88.6 % 22.6 m |
73.5 % 1,009 hPa |
06:26:13 18:29:23 |
|
| Mar. 19th 2026 Mar. 19th 2026 | max: 14.5 °C min: 12.2 °C |
30.2 m/s 55.8 m/s |
65.9 % 22.8 m |
73.8 % 1,006 hPa |
06:24:44 18:30:17 |
|
| Mar. 20th 2026 Mar. 20th 2026 | max: 12.9 °C min: 10.3 °C |
48.2 m/s 51.8 m/s |
94.0 % 22.8 m |
78.4 % 1,001 hPa |
06:23:15 18:31:11 |
|
| Mar. 21st 2026 Mar. 21st 2026 | max: 12.2 °C min: 10.9 °C |
51.5 m/s 59.0 m/s |
97.0 % 20.2 m |
74.5 % 1,004 hPa |
06:21:45 18:32:05 |
|
| Mar. 22nd 2026 Mar. 22nd 2026 | max: 12.3 °C min: 10.9 °C |
49.4 m/s 57.0 m/s |
80.3 % 24.1 m |
70.5 % 1,013 hPa |
06:20:16 18:32:59 |
|
| Mar. 23rd 2026 Mar. 23rd 2026 | max: 13.8 °C min: 12.3 °C |
38.6 m/s 43.3 m/s |
93.0 % 24.1 m |
73.2 % 1,016 hPa |
06:18:46 18:33:53 |
|
| Mar. 24th 2026 Mar. 24th 2026 | max: 14.4 °C min: 13.2 °C |
35.3 m/s 37.8 m/s |
98.1 % 24.1 m |
74.0 % 1,013 hPa |
06:17:17 18:34:46 |
|
| Mar. 25th 2026 Mar. 25th 2026 | max: 15.9 °C min: 12.6 °C |
50.8 m/s 60.8 m/s |
83.5 % 22.1 m |
86.4 % 1,005 hPa |
06:15:47 18:35:40 |
|
| Mar. 26th 2026 Mar. 26th 2026 | max: 17.5 °C min: 14.7 °C |
29.2 m/s 35.8 m/s |
76.6 % 20.7 m |
83.2 % 1,006 hPa |
06:14:18 18:36:33 |
|
| Mar. 27th 2026 Mar. 27th 2026 | max: 15.9 °C min: 13.5 °C |
24.1 m/s 26.3 m/s |
53.3 % 22.9 m |
77.5 % 1,010 hPa |
06:12:48 18:37:27 |
|
| Mar. 28th 2026 Mar. 28th 2026 | max: 14.7 °C min: 13.4 °C |
42.8 m/s 49.7 m/s |
25.4 % 24.1 m |
66.4 % 1,013 hPa |
06:11:19 18:38:20 |
|
| Mar. 29th 2026 Mar. 29th 2026 | max: 13.8 °C min: 12.6 °C |
40.7 m/s 47.6 m/s |
63.1 % 24.1 m |
64.2 % 1,010 hPa |
07:09:50 19:39:13 |
|
| Mar. 30th 2026 Mar. 30th 2026 | max: 16.9 °C min: 13.7 °C |
25.9 m/s 35.0 m/s |
34.0 % 22.9 m |
73.1 % 1,002 hPa |
07:08:21 19:40:06 |
Would you like to travel to Paros on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Paros.
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10th 2026 Sunday, 10th of May 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 12th 2026 Tuesday, 12th of May 2026 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| May 20th 2026 Wednesday, 20th of May 2026 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| May 26th 2026 Tuesday, 26th of May 2026 | Emerald Kaia | 128 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 2nd 2026 Tuesday, 2nd of Jun. 2026 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Jun. 12th 2026 Friday, 12th of Jun. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 23rd 2026 Tuesday, 23rd of Jun. 2026 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Jun. 25th 2026 Thursday, 25th of Jun. 2026 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 184 - 264 | 02:15 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Jun. 27th 2026 Saturday, 27th of Jun. 2026 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Jul. 7th 2026 Tuesday, 7th of Jul. 2026 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jul. 10th 2026 Friday, 10th of Jul. 2026 | Azamara Onward | 672 - 804 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jul. 10th 2026 Friday, 10th of Jul. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 14th 2026 Tuesday, 14th of Jul. 2026 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Jul. 15th 2026 Wednesday, 15th of Jul. 2026 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 02:15 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Jul. 19th 2026 Sunday, 19th of Jul. 2026 | LE BOREAL | 224 - 264 | 02:45 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| Jul. 24th 2026 Friday, 24th of Jul. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 5th 2026 Wednesday, 5th of Aug. 2026 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Aug. 7th 2026 Friday, 7th of Aug. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 23rd 2026 Sunday, 23rd of Aug. 2026 | MS Sirena | 698 - 803 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Aug. 26th 2026 Wednesday, 26th of Aug. 2026 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Sep. 4th 2026 Friday, 4th of Sep. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 15th 2026 Tuesday, 15th of Sep. 2026 | Emerald Kaia | 128 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 15th 2026 Tuesday, 15th of Sep. 2026 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Sep. 17th 2026 Thursday, 17th of Sep. 2026 | Azamara Onward | 672 - 804 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Sep. 18th 2026 Friday, 18th of Sep. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 6th 2026 Tuesday, 6th of Oct. 2026 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Oct. 15th 2026 Thursday, 15th of Oct. 2026 | Azamara Quest | 722 - 794 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 19th 2026 Monday, 19th of Oct. 2026 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 20th 2026 Tuesday, 20th of Oct. 2026 | Emerald Kaia | 128 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Apr. 19th 2027 Monday, 19th of Apr. 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Apr. 22nd 2027 Thursday, 22nd of Apr. 2027 | Azamara Onward | 672 - 804 | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 12th 2027 Wednesday, 12th of May 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| May 25th 2027 Tuesday, 25th of May 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Jun. 4th 2027 Friday, 4th of Jun. 2027 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 15th 2027 Tuesday, 15th of Jun. 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Jun. 27th 2027 Sunday, 27th of Jun. 2027 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 184 - 264 | 02:45 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Jul. 4th 2027 Sunday, 4th of Jul. 2027 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 184 - 264 | 02:45 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Jul. 6th 2027 Tuesday, 6th of Jul. 2027 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 6th 2027 Tuesday, 6th of Jul. 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Jul. 13th 2027 Tuesday, 13th of Jul. 2027 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 18th 2027 Sunday, 18th of Jul. 2027 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 184 - 264 | 02:45 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Jul. 27th 2027 Tuesday, 27th of Jul. 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Aug. 10th 2027 Tuesday, 10th of Aug. 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Aug. 17th 2027 Tuesday, 17th of Aug. 2027 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 30th 2027 Monday, 30th of Aug. 2027 | LE LAPEROUSE | 184 - 264 | 02:45 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Sep. 8th 2027 Wednesday, 8th of Sep. 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Sep. 20th 2027 Monday, 20th of Sep. 2027 | Sea Dream II | 94 - 112 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 21st 2027 Tuesday, 21st of Sep. 2027 | EXPLORA II | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Sep. 28th 2027 Tuesday, 28th of Sep. 2027 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 30th 2027 Thursday, 30th of Sep. 2027 | LE LAPEROUSE | 184 - 264 | 12:00 pm | 06:00 pm |
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