Athens · October
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 14° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 33° | 33° | 28° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
MINMIN | 6° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 3h | 4h | 5h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 9h | 9h | 6h | 5h | 4h | 3h |
🌊Water Temp | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d50mm | 4d41mm | 3d33mm | 2d20mm | 2d17mm | 2d16mm | 0d5mm | 0d2mm | 2d23mm | 2d39mm | 4d46mm | 5d60mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
October is an acceptable travel month for Athens — conditions are fine, though May, June, July, August, and September offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 19°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 2 rain days (39 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Ideale Milde: Temperaturen um 20°C, die Museen fast für sich, die Hafenviertel Piraeus und Mikrolimano bei Sonnenuntergang mit lokalen Gästen statt Reisegruppen.
Packing list for Athens in October
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Athens?
- October is not an optimal month for Athens (Score: 68/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Athens in October?
- In October, Athens sees daily highs of 23°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Athens in October?
- In October, Athens receives an average of 39 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Athens get in October?
- Athens averages 5 sunshine hours per day in October — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Athens in October?
- Water temperature in Athens in October averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
