Climate & Seasons
Hydra in Spring ◊ Late February through May
Hydra in spring can be cold and wet one day, then sunny and balmy the next. Temperatures tend to hover around 20°C (68°). Definitely pack a rain coat and some warmer clothes, as well as a solid walking shoe or boot. … Continue reading
Hydra’s Geography, Topography, & Ecology
Itself basically a 52 km2 rock, the vast part of which is uninhabited, Hydra is characterized by rocky mountains and hillsides, pine-forested valleys, and 56 km of craggy coastline. The highest peak is Mount Eros, which occupies the central zone and raises to … Continue reading
Hydra Winter
Winter on Hydra starts late by northern standards, and throughout December and even January, you can find yourself in a T-shirt and shorts. In general, however, it’s jeans, jacket, and even coat weather, and January and February are wet, windy, … Continue reading
Summer Fires on Hydra
Large-scale, widespread fires are a constant danger on Hydra in the summer months. Most outbreaks start at the rubbish dump and are put out relatively quickly. In the past, however, some have gotten temporarily out of control and large portions … Continue reading
Hydra’s Climate
From the World Climate Guide.
