October weather forecast
Rethimno, Greece

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Rethimno, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°C and 15°C.

Temperature

The arrival of October suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from 27°C in September to a still moderately hot 23°C. During October, the temperature in Rethimno is averaged to a low of 15°C at night.

Rainfall

In Rethimno, in October, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 84mm of accumulated precipitation. In Rethimno, Greece, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67 days and collects up to 664mm of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Rethimno, in October, the average water temperature is 23.3°C.
Note: If you're wary of the cold, the surrounding conditions—sunshine, wind, and air temperature become crucial when swimming in 23.3°C waters. Olympic standards, for reference, are set between 25°C and 28°C.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October in Rethimno, Greece, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 19:06 EEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:29 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

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During October, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! The combination of sand and water reflections enhances UV ray intensity.