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Greece in October

Great month. Still swimmable in Crete and Rhodes; many Cyclades businesses close after mid-month.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Low
Greece
Prices
Medium
Greece

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Greece

Still swimmable in Crete and Rhodes; many Cyclades businesses close after mid-month.

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Greece in this guide.

Weather in October

  • Athens and Attica · Athens, Piraeus, Cape Sounionbest weather

    Dry and sunny; July–August often over 35 °C (95 °F) with heatwaves to 40+ °C. Winters mild with rainy spells.

  • Cyclades and Dodecanese · Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Rhodesfine

    Windy: the meltemi blows hardest in July–August and cancels small boats. Sea warm enough June–October.

  • Crete · Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, the south coastbest weather

    Longest season: sea swimmable into November on the south coast; White Mountains keep snow into spring.

  • Ionian islands and west · Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthosfine

    Greener and wetter than the Aegean; less wind, calm seas in summer.

  • North and mountains · Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelionbest weather

    Cold winters with snow in the mountains; Zagori and Pelion are cooler escapes in summer.

  • Central Greece: Delphi and the mountains · Parnassos foothills, 500–1,000 mbest weather

    Delphi sits high and is cooler than Athens; snow is possible Dec–Feb. Summer afternoons are hot and dry.

  • Central Greece: Athens and the coast · Attica plain and the Evvian Gulfbest weather

    Coastal strip is mild; July–August heat and the meltemi wind are the main limits.

  • Corfu: Corfu islandcool

    Dry summer, rain Nov‑Mar; 3000 h sunshine per year

  • Crete: North coast (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion) · the VOAK highway corridorbest weather

    Swimming roughly May to October; July–August afternoons reach the mid-30s °C. Meltemi wind can make the north coast choppy.

  • Crete: South coast and Messara plain · Ierapetra, Plakias, Matalabest weather

    Warmer and drier than the north; the south coast is the first to be swimmable in spring.

  • Greek Islands: Aegean islands (Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades) · central and eastern Aegeanbest weather

    Meltemi wind blows hardest July–August, cancelling some fast ferries; August is the hottest and busiest month.

  • Greek Islands: Ionian islands · west coastbest weather

    Greener and wetter than the Aegean; more rain in winter.

  • Northeast Pelion: Northeast Pelion coast · Aegean side of Pelionbest weather

    Summers can be hot; bring sun protection.

  • Northern Greece: Thessaloniki and the coast · Macedonia and Thrace lowlandsbest weather

    Colder and wetter than the islands; July–August 33 °C (91 °F)+ and humid on the coast. Sea swimming roughly June to September.

  • Northern Greece: Epirus and Pindos mountains · Ioannina, Zagori, Metsovofine

    Rainier and cooler than the coast; snow and closed passes in winter. Villages quiet outside summer.

  • Northwest Pelion: Coastal Northwest Pelion · Pagasetic Gulf coastbest weather

    Summer (July–August) can be hot; spring and autumn are ideal for hiking and beach visits. Winters are mild but rainy.

  • Northwest Pelion: Mountain villages (Makrinitsa, Portaria) · Higher altitude inlandbest weather

    Cooler than the coast; snow is rare but possible in winter. Spring brings wildflowers.

  • Peloponnese: Coastal Argolid and Messenia · Nafplio, Kalamata, Mani coastbest weather

    Hot, dry summers; mild winters. Sea swimming roughly May to October.

  • Peloponnese: Arcadia and Taygetus mountains · Tripoli, Dimitsana, Mystras uplandsfine

    Rain falls mainly autumn and winter; snow is common on the high ground from December.

  • Small Cyclades: Small Cyclades · Central Aegeanbest weather

    Meltemi winds (north) cool the summer heat but can disrupt ferries. Best months: May–June and September–October.

  • Thessaly: Thessalian plain (Larissa, Trikala) · inland basinbest weather

    The plain is one of Greece's hottest spots in July–August; spring and autumn are the walking months.

  • Thessaly: Volos and Pelion coast · Pagasetic Gulf and Aegean sidebest weather

    Sea swimming roughly May–October; the Pelion east coast catches more wind and rain than Volos.

  • Athens23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aegina24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Afandou26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Afissos23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Afytos21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agia Anna22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Agia Roumeli24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days
  • Agios Efstratios22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Agios Ioannis22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Agios Nikolaos, Chalkidiki23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agios Nikolaos24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Agios Thomas Tanagras23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Agios Vlasios22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Agria23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Akrotiri23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Alexandroupolis21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Almyros23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Amaliapolis23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days
  • Amfissa22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ammoudia22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ammouliani24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ampelas22 °C (72 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Amphipolis20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Andritsaina22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ano Doliana19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ano Volos23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Anogeia22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Antiparos23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Archangelos25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Argalasti23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Argos24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Argostoli23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aridea21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Arillas23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Arta23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Asprovalta21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bali, Crete24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chalcis22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Chania, Magnesia20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Chania24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chaniotis22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chersonissos26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chios (town)24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chorefto21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Chrisi Akti Panagias22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Corfu Town23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days
  • Corinth24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Delphi22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Didymoteicho23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Dimitsana21 °C (70 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Dodoni21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days
  • Drama20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Drapanias23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days
  • Edessa21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days
  • Edipsos22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Elafonisos24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Elassona22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 9 rain days
  • Eleusina24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Elounda24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Epano Vatheia25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Eretria24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ermioni24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Faliraki24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Fanes24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Feres21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days
  • Fira23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Fiskardo24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 8 rain days
  • Florina17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days
  • Fourni24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Galatas25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Galaxidi23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gennadi24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Geraki24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Glossa23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gytheio25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Heraklion23 °C (73 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hora Sfakion24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hydra23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ialysos25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Iamia23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ierapetra25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ierissos22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Igoumenitsa22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days
  • Imerovigli23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ioannina21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ios22 °C (72 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Itea24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kala Nera23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kalamata24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kalambaka22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kalavryta22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • KaloChorio Istron25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kamari23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kanalia22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Karditsa22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Karpathos24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Karystos24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Karytaina24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kassiopi23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kastellorizo24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kastoria19 °C (66 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days
  • Katakolo23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kavala21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Keramidi23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Keramoti23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kimolos22 °C (72 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kissamos25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Komotini21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Koroni25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kos24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Koufonisi23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kozani22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kranidi24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kyllini24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kymi22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kynopiastes23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kyparissia24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Lamia22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Larissa23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lavrio24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lefkada, town23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Lefkes, Paros22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lefokastro22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Leros23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Lindos25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Litochoro20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 7 rain days
  • Livadeia23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days
  • Loutra Ypatis21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Loutraki24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Makrinitsa22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Malia25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Marathon24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Maroneia21 °C (70 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Megali Panagia20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days
  • Megalochori23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Megalopolis23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mesta23 °C (73 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Meteora22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Methana23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Methoni24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Milies22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Milina22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Monemvasia23 °C (73 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mycenae24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mykonos22 °C (72 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mystras22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Mytilene22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nafpaktos24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nafplio24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Naousa, Imathia21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Naousa24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Naxos22 °C (72 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nea Anchialos22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nea Kallikratia23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Nea Moudania22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nea Phokea23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nees Pagases22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Neochori22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Neos Marmaras23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nestos22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days
  • Oia23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Olympia24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Olympiada, Chalkidiki22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Orini Nafpaktia24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ouranoupoli22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Palaio Faliro24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Palekastro25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Paleo Trikeri22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Paleochora24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Pangaion Hills20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days
  • Parga22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days
  • Parikia23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Patras24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pella22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Perissa23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Petralona21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Philippi22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Piraeus24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Plakias25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Platamonas24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Platanias22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days
  • Platanidia24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Poros24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Portaria21 °C (70 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days
  • Portocheli24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Possidi22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pramanta19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Preveza22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Promiri22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pteleos22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ptolemaida20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days
  • Pylos24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pyrgos22 °C (72 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pythion21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days
  • Rafina24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Rhodes, city25 °C (77 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Roda23.2 °C (74 °F) / 13.7 °C (57 °F), 140.4 rain days
  • Samos24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sarti21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Schinoussa23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Serres22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sitia25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Skala24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 7 rain days
  • Skiathos22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Skopelos, town21 °C (70 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Skyros24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sparta22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Spata25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Spetses24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Stavroupoli20 °C (68 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days
  • Stemnitsa20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days
  • Symi25 °C (77 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Syros23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Syvota22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Thasos21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Thebes24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Theologos24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days
  • Thessaloniki22.9 °C (73 °F) / 15.4 °C (60 °F), 6 rain days
  • Thirassia23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tinos23 °C (73 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Tolo24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days
  • Trikala23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Trikeri22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tripoli22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tsagkarada21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 7 rain days
  • Valtesiniko18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days
  • Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Velestino23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vergina20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days
  • Veria22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days
  • Vistonida22 °C (72 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vlychada23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Volos23 °C (73 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vothonas21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Vourvoulos23 °C (73 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Vourvourou22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Vytina18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days
  • Xanthi21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 7 rain days
  • Xinovrysi23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yerakini23 °C (73 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Zacharo24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days
  • Zakros24 °C (75 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Ochi Day

    28 Oct

    Parades mark the 1940 refusal of Italy's ultimatum; Thessaloniki holds a large military parade.

  • National holidays

    Mar 25 and Oct 28 · Athens

    Parades in the centre; some streets close and shops shut.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greece
Low
Prices · Greece
Medium

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Greece, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    May: Great

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 2

    May: 3

October: Still swimmable in Crete and Rhodes; many Cyclades businesses close after mid-month.

May: Warm, green and open; sea cool but swimmable late in the month. Best for sightseeing and hiking.

Greece: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in October

Rated best or good this month

  • Athens and Attica

    Best weather of the year (Athens, Piraeus, Cape Sounion)

  • Crete

    Best weather of the year (Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, the south coast)

  • North and mountains

    Best weather of the year (Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelion)

  • Athens

    Warm; Oct 28 holiday.

  • Aegina

    Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct

  • Afandou

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Afytos

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Agia Roumeli

    Best months: Apr–Oct

  • Agios Nikolaos, Chalkidiki

    Best months: May–Oct

  • Agios Nikolaos

    Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct

  • Agios Thomas Tanagras

    Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

  • Agios Vlasios

    Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct