The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn in Milos is often underrated: 72°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
October ranks 6 out of 12 months in Milos. Compared to September: −7°F daytime, 10 pts more rainy days, −1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
23°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
11.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 36
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Milos is August (9.6/10), 1.4 pt higher than October.
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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 trip.
Country · Greece
🗣️LanguageGreek
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+2.29°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 84°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 57°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 29%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Milos ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
GreeceTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.6 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.74°N · 24.43°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Milos?
August is the best month with 82°F highs, 75°F lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Milos get in August?
Milos averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Milos?
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 Milos in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 75°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Milos good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Milos scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 9.4/10.
When should you avoid Milos?
January is the most difficult month to visit Milos, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Milos in October?
In October, the sea averages 74°F in Milos: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Milos in October?
The average UV index reaches 5 in October in Milos (moderate), with about 11.0h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.