When to go · Skiathos

Skiathos in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, cooler sea).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Greece overall
Prices: Medium; Greece overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Skiathos

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, cooler sea).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SkiathosHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 7 days

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

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

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (limited services, cooler sea).

June: Inside Skiathos's best window: Jun–Sep.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.