Zakynthos · AutumnMonth summary
Zakynthos weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Zakynthos in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 24°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Zakynthos. June remains slightly better (+1.1 pts).
By trip type
Zakynthos in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 One of the best months — 25°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions Autumn in Zakynthos is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 10°C | 14°C | 44% | 4.9 | 8.4h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 15°C | 30% | 2.9 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 17°C | 36% | 2.2 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 19°C | 20% | 1.0 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 24°C | 19% | 1.0 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 30°C | 10% | 0.8 | 13.2h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 33°C | 2% | 0.2 | 13.3h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 33°C | 7% | 0.2 | 12.7h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 22°C | 29°C | 20% | 2.3 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 18°C | 24°C | 26% | 3.3 | 9.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 15°C | 19°C | 46% | 6.6 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 12°C | 16°C | 40% | 4.1 | 8.4h | 6.3/10 |
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, Zakynthos averages 24°C, 26% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Zakynthos in October
Is October a good time to visit Zakynthos?
October is an excellent time to visit Zakynthos (score 7.9/10). With 24°C, 9.9h of sunshine and 26% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Zakynthos in October?
With 24°C max and 9.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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