Nº 1
Santorini
Ideal in October
- 23° / 19° high / low
- 0.1 h rain/day
- 11.2 h daylight
23° highs with 2 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Santorini in October →Greece in October
4 covered cities, one measured yardstick: average highs, rain days and daylight from multi-year records. 4 of 4 sit in the ideal band in October. Every card links to that city's own October guide.
Nº 2
Mykonos
Ideal in October
- 22° / 19° high / low
- 0.4 h rain/day
- 11.2 h daylight
22° highs with 3 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Mykonos in October →
Nº 3
Athens
Ideal in October
- 23° / 15° high / low
- 0.4 h rain/day
- 11.1 h daylight
23° highs with 4 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Athens in October →
Nº 4
Crete
Ideal in October
- 25° / 17° high / low
- 0.4 h rain/day
- 11.2 h daylight
25° highs with 5 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Crete in October →Greece's holidays in October 2026
- 28 Oct Ochi Day (Το Όχι)
Quick answers
Where is it ideal to travel in October?
4 of the 4 cities we measure sit in the ideal band in October; Santorini, Mykonos, Athens lead the ranking.
Which city is coolest in October?
Mykonos, with average highs of 22 °C in our measured record.
Which city is driest in October?
Santorini, averaging 2 rain days across the month.