October weather forecastElounda, Greece

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October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Elounda, Greece, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°C (66°F) and max 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

The start of October signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 25.5°C (77.9°F) in September to a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F). An average nighttime temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) marks October in Elounda.

Humidity

In Elounda, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

Rainfall

In Elounda, during October, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elounda, there are 45.4 rainfall days, and 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Elounda, Greece, the average seawater temperature in October is 22°C (71.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 22°C (71.6°F) waters may not appeal to those sensitive to cold. Yet, the presence of sunshine, the strength of the wind, and the air temperature can alter this experience. Some might even opt for a wetsuit for added comfort.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Elounda is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 19:00 EEST. On the last day of October, in Elounda, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:23 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 October, the average sunshine in Elounda is 7.4h.

UV index

In Elounda, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Attention! UV strength is notably upped by the reflection of sand and water.

Frequently asked questions

During October, Elounda experiences an average high-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and a low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In October, the average relative humidity in Elounda, Greece, is 70%.

In October, in Elounda, Greece, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout October, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

February through December are months without snowfall in Elounda, Greece.

In Elounda, the average seawater temperature in October is 22°C (71.6°F). A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 22°C (71.6°F) water.

The average day length in October in Elounda, Greece, is 11h and 17min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 19:00 EEST. On the last day of the month, in Elounda, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:23 EET.

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

In October, the average sunshine duration in Elounda is 7.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Elounda, Greece, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average high temperature in October: 21.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average pressure in October: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average wind speed in October: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

Average rainfall in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average rainfall in October: 5mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (16mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average snowfall days in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in October: 22°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in October: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (19.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Elounda, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in October: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in October
Elounda, 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).