Is October a good month to visit Greece?

Yes, with caveats. Comfortable temperatures, smaller crowds than peak summer. Sea around 24°C — most visitors swim without a wince.

Can you swim in Greece in October?

Sea temperature averages 23.6°C — most visitors swim comfortably. Sea around 24°C — most visitors swim without a wince.

What's the average rainfall in Greece in October?

About 33 mm on the 1991-2020 baseline — moderate.

Is October crowded in Greece?

Manageable — October is shoulder season in Greece. Most venues open without the high-summer queues. Sweet spot for many travellers.

Greece · October 2026

Greece weather in October 2026

Comfortable summer-shoulder weather — Greece averages a 22.8°C high in October. Largely dry. Sea 23.6°C — comfortable.

Avg high

22.8°C

Avg low

14.9°C

Rainfall

32.8 mm

Moderate

Sun

0 h/day

Sea temp

23.6°C

Comfortable

What to wear

Daytime is t-shirt-and-shorts; evenings warrant a jumper or a light jacket near the water. Sun-block on the strong end of the spectrum — UV is still high under haze.

What’s open in October

Year-round spots plus seasonal venues whose own season covers October. Tap through for the editorial detail page.

Common questions

Is October a good month to visit Greece?: Yes, with caveats. Comfortable temperatures, smaller crowds than peak summer. Sea around 24°C — most visitors swim without a wince.
Can you swim in Greece in October?: Sea temperature averages 23.6°C — most visitors swim comfortably. Sea around 24°C — most visitors swim without a wince.
What's the average rainfall in Greece in October?: About 33 mm on the 1991-2020 baseline — moderate.
Is October crowded in Greece?: Manageable — October is shoulder season in Greece. Most venues open without the high-summer queues. Sweet spot for many travellers.