Nº 1
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 →Greece in October
3 covered cities, one measured yardstick: average highs, rain days and daylight from multi-year records. 3 of 3 sit in the ideal band in October. Every card links to that city's own October guide.
Nº 2
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 3
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?
3 of the 3 cities we measure sit in the ideal band in October; Mykonos, Athens, Crete 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?
Mykonos, averaging 3 rain days across the month.