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Athens weather in October (Attica, Greece)

What weather conditions can you expect in Athens this October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Athens during October, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C, cooling off to about 16°C at night.

Precipitation

Athens in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 208 hours of sun. These sunny conditions add to the overall experience.

Average windspeed

Wind speeds average 2 m/s during October. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

Average water temperature in October

The water temperature is 21°C, which some find comfortable for swimming while others may prefer warmer conditions. With the right preparation, it can make for an enjoyable swim.creating ideal conditions for a refreshing dip that leaves you feeling renewed and energized. Most swimmers find this temperature range particularly enjoyable because it provides relief from warm weather while remaining comfortable enough for longer swimming sessions.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Athens, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 19%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 29 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in October

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Greece, check out our Athens's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Athens, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.