Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average sea temperature in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
In October, the average high-temperature decreases from a warm 27°C (80.6°F) in September to a pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F). The average low-temperature, in October, is 16.7°C (62.1°F).Humidity
In Athens, the average relative humidity in October is 65%.Rainfall
In Athens, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Athens, Greece, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 348mm (13.7") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Athens, snow does not fall in April through December.Sea temperature
In Athens, the average seawater temperature in October is 22.3°C (72.1°F).Note: A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 22.3°C (72.1°F) water. (FYI: The Olympic swimming competition requires a water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)
Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Athens is 11h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 19:09 EEST. On the last day of October, in Athens, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:28 EET.
Note: On Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 31. March 2024, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EET to EEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Athens is 7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Athens is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in October interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
FAQ
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What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Athens?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Athens?
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What is the UV index intensity in October in Athens?
Average temperature in October
Athens, Greece
- Average high temperature in October: 21.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.1°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 16.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°C).
Average pressure in October
Athens, Greece
- Average pressure in October: 1016.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Athens, Greece
- Average wind speed in October: 13.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (16.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.6km/h).
Average humidity in October
Athens, Greece
- Average humidity in October: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in October
Athens, Greece
- Average rainfall in October: 37mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Athens, Greece
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Athens, Greece
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Athens, Greece
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Athens, Greece
- Average sea temperature in October: 22.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Athens, Greece
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Athens, Greece
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Athens, Greece
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Athens, Greece
- Average cloud cover in October: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in October
Athens, Greece
- Average visibility in October: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
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