Greece

Greece Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greece in October.

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Athens Fira Chania Town Mýkonos City

Planning a getaway to Greece this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Greece in October

October in Greece generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Psarádes at 17°C (63°F) to warm in Tsoútsouros at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Tsoútsouros and 7°C (45°F) in Psarádes.

For specific regional insights in Greece, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Palekastron with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to high rainfall in Ereikoússa with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Kalambaka gets approximately 169 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Greece in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Greece

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Greece?

Temperature range in Greece (October)

Precipitation variation in Greece (October)

Kalambaka

In October Kalambaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
169 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Kalambaka →

Athens

In October Athens generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
208 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Athens →

Chania Town

In October Chania Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
287 hours
194 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Chania Town →

Hersonissos

In October Hersonissos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
207 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hersonissos →

Mýkonos City

In October Mýkonos City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mýkonos City →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greece in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Athens 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Fira 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Chania Town 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Mýkonos City 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Heraklion (Kreta) 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Rhodes 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Greece weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greece in October?

Greece typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kalambaka average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Greece in October?

Daytime temperatures in Kalambaka peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in October, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Greece get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Greece during October, with Kalambaka averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Greece?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Greece with overall perfect weather in Kalambaka. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Kalambaka. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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