Kos · AutumnMonth summary
Kos weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
66°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kos in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Kos. June remains slightly better (+1.5 pts).
By trip type
Kos in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Kos is often underrated: 23°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 52°F | 59°F | 42% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 54°F | 61°F | 32% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 55°F | 63°F | 23% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 66°F | 16% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 64°F | 72°F | 12% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 72°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 75°F | 86°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.8h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 77°F | 86°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 73°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 9.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 66°F | 73°F | 11% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 55°F | 63°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
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, Kos averages 73°F, 11% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kos in October
Is October a good time to visit Kos?
October is an excellent time to visit Kos (score 8.3/10). With 73°F, 10.1h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kos in October?
With 73°F and 10.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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