Dodecanese Weather in October

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

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Rhodes Town Faliraki Kos Town Líndos

Planning a trip to the Dodecanese, Greece this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Dodecanese in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Skála to 25°C (77°F) in Pefki Rhodes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Pefki Rhodes and 20°C (68°F) in Skála.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Dodecanese, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Frý with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Rhodes Town with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in October. Rhodes Town typically receives 201 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Dodecanese 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 the Dodecanese

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

Temperature range in the Dodecanese (October)

Precipitation variation in the Dodecanese (October)

Rhodes Town

In October Rhodes Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
201 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Rhodes Town →

Faliraki

In October Faliraki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
201 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Faliraki →

Kos Town

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
220 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kos Town →

Líndos

In October Líndos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
201 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Líndos →

Kéfalos

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
220 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kéfalos →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rhodes Town 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Faliraki 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Kos Town 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Líndos 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Kéfalos 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Symi 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

The Dodecanese weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across the Dodecanese, Greece in October. The popular destination of Rhodes Town averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Rhodes Town peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in October, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Rhodes Town averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for the Dodecanese, Greece.

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

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit the Dodecanese, Greece with overall perfect weather in Rhodes Town.

On average, the best time to visit the Dodecanese, Greece is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Rhodes Town. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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