Temperatures in October
It's warm in October in Athens with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Athens in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Athens with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Athens will be around 22°C, with nights close to 9°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Athens. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Athens in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
23°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
85 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Athens?
Want nice weather? Then October is a great time to be in Athens. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Athens in October
With 35°C, Athens hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Athens
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in October in Athens
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Daily Precipitation in October in Athens
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Athens, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Athens.
Daily UV Index in October in Athens
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Athens, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Athens Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Athens Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Athens, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Athens
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Athens. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in October in Athens
The weather in October in Athens is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Athens? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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It rarely rains, but temperatures are generally pleasant. I struggled with strong winds for several days, but these brought some welcome relief. The sunsets were incredible.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Athens by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Athens. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
