Kefalonia · AutumnMonth summary
Kefalonia weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kefalonia in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Kefalonia. June remains slightly better (+1.7 pts).
By trip type
Kefalonia in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Grape harvest — winery visits, tastings and festive atmosphere in the vineyards Autumn in Kefalonia is often underrated: 23°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 9°C | 14°C | 48% | 4.8 | 8.3h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 15°C | 33% | 3.1 | 9.5h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.6 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 18°C | 22% | 1.3 | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 22°C | 22% | 1.3 | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 27°C | 11% | 0.6 | 13.2h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 3% | 0.3 | 13.4h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 8% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 27°C | 21% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 23°C | 29% | 3.4 | 9.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 14°C | 19°C | 47% | 7.0 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 11°C | 16°C | 43% | 4.9 | 8.3h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Kefalonia averages 23°C, 29% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kefalonia in October
Is October a good time to visit Kefalonia?
October is an excellent time to visit Kefalonia (score 7.7/10). With 23°C, 9.8h of sunshine and 29% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kefalonia in October?
With 23°C max and 9.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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