Athens weather in October
October in Athens: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Athens · #25 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Athens climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Athens?
Loading map…
Athens in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Athens?
- October in Athens: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Athens on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Athens in October?
- In October, Athens averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 15.7°C, with about 26.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Athens in October?
- Athens has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in October.