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Acharavi weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Acharavi at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 25.4°
Sunshine a year
2,720 h
Rain a year
1,193 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Acharavi

Acharavi has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Acharavi is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Acharavi

The best time to visit Acharavi is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to July and from September to October. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 211 mm.

Acharavi through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Acharavi in spring

Mar – May

34

Poor

  • 15–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Acharavi in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10.8 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Acharavi in autumn

Sep – Nov

59

Fair

  • 18–25 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Acharavi in winter

Dec – Feb

15

Poor

  • 13–15 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Jul, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Nov – Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Acharavi for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

07:5019:03

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:33–08:26 · evening 18:27–19:20
Blue hour
Morning 07:22–07:33 · evening 19:20–19:30

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Acharavi compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 21°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°20°
Night-time low18°15°
Sea23°21°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Acharavi in October?

In October, Acharavi is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Acharavi.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 14 min07:50 – 19:03
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %48 %
  • Seaweight 25 %76 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Acharavi

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Acharavi: score 100 against 60. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Acharavi
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score60100better
Daytime high22°28°
Night-time low17°22°
Sea22.3°24.2°
Sunshine6.6 h11.5 hbetter
Rainy days102better
Rainfall148 mm13 mmbetter
Muggy days2better26

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Acharavi month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January13° · Sea 16° · 4.8 h

In January, Acharavi is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in January
18February14° · Sea 15° · 5.3 h

In February, Acharavi is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in February
21March15° · Sea 15° · 6.5 h

In March, Acharavi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in March
26April18° · Sea 16° · 7.2 h

In April, Acharavi is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in April
56May22° · Sea 19° · 8.6 h

In May, Acharavi is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in May
94June25° · Sea 22° · 10.6 h

In June, Acharavi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in June
100July28° · Sea 24° · 11.5 h

In July, Acharavi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in July
100August28° · Sea 25° · 10.4 h

In August, Acharavi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in August
91September25° · Sea 24° · 8.4 h

In September, Acharavi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in September
60October22° · Sea 22° · 6.6 h

In October, Acharavi is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in October
25November18° · Sea 20° · 4.9 h

In November, Acharavi is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 211 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in November
13December15° · Sea 18° · 4.4 h

In December, Acharavi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 176 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Acharavi.

Acharavi in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Acharavi

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 87 days a year, mostly from June to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 17°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1513°9°15.7°4.8 h12138
FebruaryFeb1814°9°15.0°5.3 h11122
MarchMar2115°10°15.0°6.5 h11109
AprilApr2618°13°16.1°7.2 h972
MayMay5622°16°19.0°8.6 h752
JuneJun9425°20°22.4°10.6 h426
JulyJul10028°22°24.2°11.5 h213
AugustAug10028°23°25.4°10.4 h320
SeptemberSep9125°20°24.4°8.4 h9105
OctoberOct6022°17°22.3°6.6 h10148
NovemberNov2518°14°20.1°4.9 h13211
DecemberDec1315°10°17.5°4.4 h13176

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

39.79° N, 19.82° E · 8 m · Europe/Athens

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Acharavi

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October22.3°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.5 – 23.4 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.3°8 in 10 years 21.5° – 23.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Acharavi ranges from 15.0 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.8 and 26.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.7°15.0°16.8°cold
FebruaryFeb15.0°14.3°15.6°cold
MarchMar15.0°14.2°15.7°cold
AprilApr16.1°15.5°16.8°cold
MayMay19.0°18.1°19.8°fresh
JuneJun22.4°21.4°23.8°refreshing
JulyJul24.2°22.7°25.4°pleasant
AugustAug25.4°23.8°26.7°pleasant
SeptemberSep24.4°23.3°26.0°pleasant
OctoberOct22.3°21.5°23.4°refreshing
NovemberNov20.1°18.7°21.0°refreshing
DecemberDec17.5°16.2°18.5°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Acharavi

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,720 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.6 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 59 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Acharavi, 59 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Acharavi: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,193 mm on 105 days
Wettest month
Nov · 211 mm
Driest month
Jul · 13 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 148 mm

In October, Acharavi has about 10 rainy days with 148 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Acharavi

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 30 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 75 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Acharavi

How breezy and how cloudy Acharavi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 14 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Acharavi typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 11 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 59 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 6.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Acharavi: variable cloud, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Acharavi

How often the day gets hot in Acharavi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
7 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 22 °C

In October, Acharavi has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Acharavi

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Acharavi in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Acharavi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    25

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    64

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.8 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 4.6 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 55 min
Distance
2,030 km
Time zone
UTC+3
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Acharavi vs Ksamil

In October the holiday weather in Acharavi and Ksamil is about equally good (score 60 vs 59). During the day it is about as warm in Ksamil as in Acharavi. The sea is about equally warm.

Acharavi vs Ksamil, in October
in OctoberAcharaviKsamil
Holiday weather score6059
Daytime high22°22°
Sea22°22°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberAcharavi 22°Ksamil 22°
AcharaviKsamil
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Ranking

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In October, Acharavi ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7Florina19°84
  8. 8Vergina22°84
  9. 27AcharaviThis page22°22°60
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Frequently asked questions about Acharavi

When is the best time to visit Acharavi?

The best time to visit Acharavi is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Acharavi?

The sea temperature in Acharavi ranges from 15.0 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Acharavi in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Acharavi?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Acharavi?

Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 211 mm. The driest month is July with 13 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Acharavi get?

Acharavi gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Acharavi in?

Acharavi is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Acharavi?

A nonstop flight from London to Acharavi takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,030 km.

Which school holidays are best for Acharavi?

Acharavi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 64, summer holidays 100, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 14.