October weather forecastChaniotis, Greece

October

Weather in October

October unveils a more noticeable upturn in rain levels and a corresponding decrease in temperatures in Chaniotis. The precipitation doubles to 63mm (2.48") compared to September, providing clear evidence that autumn is here. Air temperatures drop to 11°C (51.8°F) but the sea remains warm enough for swimming. There is a noticeable reduction in daylight hours which is counterbalanced by beautiful autumn foliage. The drastic contrast to the conditions of the preceding month marks it as a turning point in the Chaniotis’s weather pattern towards the cooler end of the spectrum.

Temperature

October in Chaniotis involves a decrease in temperature, down from a warm 25°C (77°F) in September to an agreeable 20°C (68°F). Chaniotis, in October, experiences an average temperature of 11°C (51.8°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Chaniotis, in October, during 7 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chaniotis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84 days and collects up to 601mm (23.66") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Chaniotis, the average seawater temperature in October is 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October in Chaniotis, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 19:08 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 17:24 EET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 03:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EET to EEST.

Sunshine

In Chaniotis, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In Chaniotis, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Chaniotis, is 20°C (68°F) and the average low-temperature is 11°C (51.8°F).

In Chaniotis, Greece, in October, during 7 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In October, the average sea temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). Swimming in 20.8°C (69.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In October, the average day length in Chaniotis is 11h and 8min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 19:08 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 17:24 EET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 04:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Chaniotis, Greece, and the time zone changes from EEST to EET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 03:00.

The average sunshine duration in October in Chaniotis is 6h.

In Chaniotis, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in October
Chaniotis, Greece

Average high temperature in October: 20°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9°C).

Average low temperature in October: 11°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2°C).

Average rainfall in October
Chaniotis, Greece

Average rainfall in October: 63mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Chaniotis, Greece

Average rainfall days in October: 7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February, November and December (9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July, August and September (4 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Chaniotis, Greece

Average sea temperature in October: 20.8°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 March (13.9°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chaniotis, Greece

Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine in October: 6h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 4h).