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Skiathos in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Skiathos in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Skiathos in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Skiathos in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 78 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Skiathos has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Skiathos in October

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

Going from a maximum of +26°C during the day to a minimum of +16°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +21°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +21°C.

Is Skiathos warm or cold in October?

Skiathos is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +22°C to +18°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Skiathos in October

Skiathos weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+24°C+20°C+16°C
Min. temperature
+16°C+10°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+29°C+25°C
Rainfall
45 mm78 mm79 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%73%76%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
18105
Cloudy days
91518
Rainy days
367
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 45 mm to 78 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 73%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 18 sunny days in September to 10 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Skiathos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 45 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. Skiathos is amazing in October with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Skiathos wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Skiathos?

This is the weather in Skiathos in October 2023:
1 October
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+26°C
2 October
☀️
+25°C
3 October
☀️
+24°C
4 October
☁️
+21°C
5 October
☁️
+20°C
6 October
☀️
+20°C
7 October
☀️
+21°C
8 October
☀️
+22°C
9 October
☀️
+23°C
10 October
☀️
+22°C
11 October
☁️
+20°C
12 October
☁️
+20°C
13 October
☀️
+20°C
14 October
🌧️
+19°C
15 October
🌧️
+19°C
16 October
☁️
+19°C
17 October
☀️
+19°C
18 October
☁️
+19°C
19 October
☀️
+20°C
20 October
☀️
+20°C
21 October
☁️
+18°C
22 October
☀️
+19°C
23 October
☀️
+22°C
24 October
☀️
+21°C
25 October
☀️
+21°C
26 October
☀️
+21°C
27 October
☀️
+21°C
28 October
☀️
+20°C
29 October
☀️
+19°C
30 October
☀️
+20°C
31 October
☀️
+21°C
In October 2023 Skiathos had 22 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 9%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+19°C) and the highest in 1992 (+25°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 346 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Skiathos in October:

Is October a good time to visit Skiathos?

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

Can you sunbathe in Skiathos in October?

October has mild temperatures in Skiathos. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Skiathos rainy in October?

Skiathos 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 Skiathos in October?

The amount of sunny days in Skiathos 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 Skiathos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Skiathos, 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.