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Cyclades Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to the Cyclades, Greece this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Cyclades in October

The Cyclades, Greece is a region in Greece. October in the Cyclades generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Mýkonos City.

For a closer look at conditions across the Cyclades, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Anafi with an average of 24 mm (0.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Áyios Pétros with 40 mm (1.6 in).

Explore the Cyclades by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cyclades — and find the best time to visit. (based on Fira)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October23°C (73°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cyclades in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Cyclades.

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 the Cyclades

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

Temperature range in the Cyclades (October)

Precipitation variation in the Cyclades (October)

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 →

Fira

In October Fira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
6 mm (0.2 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fira →

Naxos Chora

In October Naxos Chora 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
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Naxos Chora →

Oía

In October Oía generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oía →

Náousa

In October Náousa 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
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Náousa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cyclades, in Greece.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Mýkonos City 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Naxos Chora 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Oía 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Náousa 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Parikia 22°C (72°F) 20°C (68°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

The Cyclades weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cyclades, Greece in October?

In October, the Cyclades, Greece generally has perfect weather conditions. Mýkonos City sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cyclades, Greece in October?

Mýkonos City averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does the Cyclades, Greece get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cyclades, Greece during October, with Mýkonos City averaging close to 32 mm (1.3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Cyclades, Greece?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to the Cyclades, Greece. Typically, the climate in Mýkonos City is perfect. 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, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Mýkonos City. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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