Athens weather in October (Attica, Greece)

Looking to travel to Athens in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Athens the weather in October is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Athens in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Athens climate page with graphs.

 

Athens, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 208 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in Athens in October?

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 in October.

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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