Athens weather in October
Athens in October averages 20°C (69°F), 39 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Athens, October is the sixth warmest, the sixth wettest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (69°F)
16–24°C · 61–76°F
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h
hours per day
What is Athens like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Athens in October?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in Athens is 4.7°C cooler than September and 15 mm wetter than it, which averages 25°C (77°F).
October in Athens is 4.8°C warmer than November and 34 mm drier than it, which averages 16°C (60°F).
Daylight in Athens in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 13 minutes in Athens, rising about 07:33 and setting about 18:47 local time.
October ends 1 hour 10 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 34 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Athens
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Athens
What to read before you book.
Athens weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 59 mm |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 46 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 41 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 31 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 19 mm |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 7 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 7 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 6 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 24 mm |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 39 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 74 mm |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Athens in October
October climate averages for Athens, 1991–2020.
Athens averages 20°C (69°F) in October, ranging from about 16°C (61°F) at night to 24°C (76°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 39 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. October averages 20°C (69°F) against 16°C (60°F) in November — 4.8°C warmer.
October is 4.7°C cooler than September, and 15 mm wetter.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 6.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 47 minutes in June and 9 hours 33 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:33 and sunset about 18:47 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 10 minutes shorter than it starts.
