Zakynthos · October
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 16° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 34° | 34° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 12h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h |
🌧Rain Days | 9d118mm | 7d72mm | 6d57mm | 3d27mm | 1d13mm | 1d11mm | 0d3mm | 0d4mm | 3d53mm | 5d89mm | 8d138mm | 9d131mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
October is among the best months in Zakynthos: only 5 rain days, 24°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 19°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 89 mm total.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Nachsaison: Junge Schildkröten schlüpfen und finden ihren Weg ins Meer, die Insel ruhig, das Wasser noch warm.
Packing list for Zakynthos in October
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Zakynthos?
- Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Zakynthos (Climate Score: 62/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Zakynthos in October?
- In October, Zakynthos sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Zakynthos in October?
- In October, Zakynthos receives an average of 89 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Zakynthos get in October?
- Zakynthos averages 7 sunshine hours per day in October — below the annual average.
