Is it hot enough to sunbathe in Greece in October?

With average daily high temperatures in the mid-70s Fahrenheit, it's usually still warm enough in early October to sunbathe in comfort and to dine outside at night, with little chance of rain. By mid-October the Ionian and Aegean seas are cooling quickly; if you love to swim, go early in the month.



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The perfect packing list. While short pants, skirts and short-sleeved t-shirts are essential fording the perfect layered outfit, make sure that a sweater, light jacket, long pants and comfortable walking shoes are part of your ensemble as at this time of tyear the weather can change from hot to chilly within minutes.

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In the Greek islands, the sun will almost certainly be shining all day and the sea will be deliciously warm for swimming. In the southern islands, you can expect daily highs reaching 28ºC, falling to 24ºC towards the end of October.

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Greek islands which are smaller and less touristic have a shorter season, larger islands like Crete, Corfu and Santorini have extended seasons sometimes up to full year. Hotels have different opening/closing dates but the general rule for islands is that they open in April and close at end October.

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While the main sights are still busy, September is usually better for touring compared with hotter and more crowded July and August. Visiting in October represents a good-value time to go, when you can enjoy cooler weather and fewer crowds.

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What are the hottest places in Europe in October? The warmest place in mainland Europe in October is Cyprus (26°C) followed by Malta (25ºC), Dalyan (25ºC) in southern Turkey and the Greek island of Kos (25ºC).

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October marks the transition from summer to autumn in Greece. In southern Greece and the islands, temperatures can still be relatively mild, ranging from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius (59 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). You can expect an average of 6 to 8 hours of sunshine per day, especially in the early part of the month.

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Sitting in the southern Aegean, you'll get lots of warm weather if you're going on your Crete holidays in October. It's the largest Greek island, and has the hottest weather across the whole country because of its location close to North Africa.

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There is a 70% chance of a perfect sunny day and a 30% chance of seeing some clouds, with on average 4mm of rainfall this month.

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Ierapetra and the area around it is the hottest of Crete and even in October the temp is great for sunbathing (and swimming) since it rarely goes below 27C.

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The best time to visit is late spring (May) and fall (Sept–Oct). It's pleasant, with comfortable weather, no rain, and smaller crowds (except during holiday weekends). Winter (late October through mid-March) is colder, with some rainfall.

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The perfect packing list. While short pants, skirts and short-sleeved t-shirts are essential fording the perfect layered outfit, make sure that a sweater, light jacket, long pants and comfortable walking shoes are part of your ensemble as at this time of tyear the weather can change from hot to chilly within minutes.

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If you're visiting Greece in October, you might be wondering. No, that isn't true. Despite popular belief, Greece's weather is mild and friendly throughout the year, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful beaches.

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The average high in Santorini in October is 23oC, so it is still warm and lovely, even though you may need to pack a warmer jumper for after sunset. At night, the temps can drop to 16oC-18oC. Generally, though, October may be a cooler month than September but it's by far warmer than most European summer months.

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Corfu's the second largest island in the Ionian Sea, and sits just off Greece's northwest coast. With typical long, hot Mediterranean summers, you'll still get lots of sun if you book your Corfu holidays in October, although there will be quite a bit of rain too.

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The daytime average for Mykonos in October's a warm 22°C. The low's usually around 15°C and at night it dips to about 14°C. You'll still be able to sunbathe by your pool or at the beach, but watch out for light showers. There's an average of 47mm of rain in October across four wet-weather days.

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During October the average high temperature's 23ºC, which is perfectly warm enough to relax on the beach when the weather's clear. You should bring some warmer clothes for the evenings as things can get a bit chilly, while a waterproof jacket's also a good idea.

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The average high temperature for the day is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Early October is normally already warm enough to comfortably sunbathe and dine outside at night, with little chance of rain. The Ionian and Aegean seas are rapidly cooling by mid-October; if you enjoy swimming, go early in the month.

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How Many Days in Greece: For most tourists, I recommend a visit of 10 to 15 days. This allows for a few days in Athens; a day trip to Nafplio, Delphi, or the Meteora; and a few nights on 2 or 3 Greek islands. Of course, trips of more or fewer days are possible. Can you visit Greece for only two or three nights?

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The best months for swimming and sunbathing on the Greek Islands is from late May to early October. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months but are also the best for nightlife and beach parties.

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