SeasonMapMilos weather in October
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October in Milos: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Milos · #289 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Milos in October
Other months in Milos
Milos's forum puts July daytime highs around 28°C, warmer than June, with the meltemi wind a near-constant feature — regularly 13 knots with gusts to 25. Regulars note the wind varies sharply by which side of the island you're on, with south-facing Adamas consistently calmer than northeast-facing Pollonia, and that the island stays busy but manageable through the month.
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Milos climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sea temperature | 23°C / 74°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 32 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Milos in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Milos's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMilos's weather peaks July–September.
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What's on in Milos in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Sea warm enough to swim
10 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyThe Aegean here holds its heat into October, and the volcanic coves on the south coast are sheltered enough to swim on days the north side is unusable.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Milos — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Milos?
Milos in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Milos?
- October in Milos: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Milos on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Milos in October?
- In October, Milos averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 18.5°C, with about 21.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Milos in October?
- Milos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in October.
Other months in Milos
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — October
Within 300 km: Chania's Samaria Gorge open around 1 May – 31 Oct, and Heraklion's Peza wine harvest around 20 Aug – 10 Oct.