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Athens in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Athens in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Athens in October 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Athens in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +23°C and approximately 16 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 60 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
61%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Athens has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Athens in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Athens for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +14°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +24°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +24°C.

Is Athens warm or cold in October?

Athens is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +20°C to +16°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Athens:

Climate in Athens in October

Athens weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+23°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+11°C+6°C+2°C
Max. temperature
+39°C+34°C+28°C
Rainfall
61 mm60 mm85 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
52%61%68%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
221610
Cloudy days
61215
Rainy days
235
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +23°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 61 mm to 60 mm. Humidity rises from 52% to 61%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 22 sunny days in September to 16 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Athens in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Athens is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Athens based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 620 mm, with a 29% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 244 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Athens wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 110 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Athens?

This is the weather in Athens in October 2023:
1 October
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+32°C
2 October
☀️
+29°C
3 October
☀️
+27°C
4 October
☀️
+24°C
5 October
☁️
+22°C
6 October
☀️
+22°C
7 October
☀️
+22°C
8 October
☀️
+24°C
9 October
☀️
+26°C
10 October
☀️
+26°C
11 October
☀️
+25°C
12 October
☁️
+24°C
13 October
☀️
+24°C
14 October
🌧️
+20°C
15 October
🌧️
+19°C
16 October
☁️
+20°C
17 October
☀️
+20°C
18 October
☁️
+20°C
19 October
☀️
+23°C
20 October
☀️
+23°C
21 October
☀️
+20°C
22 October
☀️
+22°C
23 October
☀️
+25°C
24 October
☀️
+27°C
25 October
☀️
+27°C
26 October
☀️
+27°C
27 October
☀️
+26°C
28 October
☀️
+22°C
29 October
☀️
+22°C
30 October
☀️
+22°C
31 October
☀️
+24°C
In October 2023 Athens had 25 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 56%, with a maximum of 89% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 30 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Athens climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Athens in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+21°C) and the highest in 1984 (+29°C). The driest year was 2008 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 630 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Athens in October:

Is October a good time to visit Athens?

October is a really good time to go to Athens. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Athens.

Can you sunbathe in Athens in October?

October is warm in Athens. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Athens rainy in October?

Athens is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Athens in October?

The amount of sunny days in Athens during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Athens

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Athens, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.