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Peloponnese, Greece · Temperate oceanic

Peloponnese in October: go or not?

Good time. Peloponnese in October gets 7.9/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 37.51°N · 22.37°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Peloponnese · October
7.9
11–21°
Temperature
20%
Rain
7h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Uta Scholl via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in October

Autumn in Peloponnese is often underrated: 21.0°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (20.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.9/10) remains theoretically better.

October ranks 6 out of 12 months in Peloponnese. Compared to September: −6°C daytime, −0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in October

UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
10°
Daylight
11.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is October the right month?

The best month in Peloponnese is July (8.9/10), 1.0 pt higher than October.

See July →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Peloponnese (Πελοπόννησος), large peninsula of southern Greece connected to mainland Greece by the Isthmus of Corinth: 1.15 million inhabitants on 21,549 km². Cradle of ancient Greek civilisation = legendary sites of Olympia + Mycenae + Sparta + Epidaurus + Mistra .

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Greece

🗣️LanguageGreek
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety Very safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living Moderate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend +1.04°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 10°C
🌧️Rainiest month March · 36%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) Modérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Peloponnese ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Greece
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.9 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
37.51°N · 22.37°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Peloponnese?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 24.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Peloponnese get in June?
Peloponnese averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Peloponnese?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Peloponnese in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Peloponnese good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Peloponnese scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Peloponnese?
January is the most difficult month to visit Peloponnese, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Peloponnese in October?
The average UV index reaches 5 in October in Peloponnese (moderate), with about 11.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.