AI-generatedArta at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,780 h
- Rain a year
- 1,193 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Arta
Arta has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year, Arta is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Arta
The best time to visit Arta is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 221 mm.
Arta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arta in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–24 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Arta in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–32 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Arta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–27 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Arta in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4418:59
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 07:28–08:20 · evening 18:23–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:28 · evening 19:16–19:26
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 Arta compared with 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 days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Arta in October?
In October, Arta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:44 – 18:59
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Arta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Arta: score 94 against 82. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 144 mm | 35 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Arta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January12° · 4.9 h
In January, Arta is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 157 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in January48February13° · 5.5 h
In February, Arta is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 134 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in February66March16° · 6.5 h
In March, Arta is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in March85April19° · 7.5 h
In April, Arta is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in April94May24° · 8.6 h
In May, Arta is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in May94June28° · 10.7 h
In June, Arta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in June74July31° · 11.5 h
In July, Arta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in July71August32° · 10.5 h
In August, Arta is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in August93September27° · 8.6 h
In September, Arta is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in September82October22° · 6.9 h
In October, Arta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in October68November18° · 5.3 h
In November, Arta is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 221 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in November42December13° · 4.6 h
In December, Arta is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Arta.
Arta in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 61 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 12° | 4° | 4.9 h | 13 | 157 |
| FebruaryFeb | 48 | 13° | 4° | 5.5 h | 11 | 134 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 16° | 6° | 6.5 h | 11 | 107 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 19° | 9° | 7.5 h | 9 | 64 |
| MayMay | 94 | 24° | 13° | 8.6 h | 6 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 17° | 10.7 h | 3 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 31° | 19° | 11.5 h | 1 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 32° | 20° | 10.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 27° | 17° | 8.6 h | 7 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 22° | 13° | 6.9 h | 9 | 144 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 18° | 9° | 5.3 h | 13 | 221 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 13° | 6° | 4.6 h | 14 | 199 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Arta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Arta, 62 % 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 in Arta: 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.
In October, Arta has about 9 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Arta
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 70 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 and clouds in Arta
How breezy and how cloudy Arta 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.
In October, the wind in Arta typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Arta: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 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 and humidity in Arta
How often the day gets hot in Arta (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Arta 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 Arta
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Arta 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.
Arta has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.8 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 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,150 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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Arta vs Preveza
In October the holiday weather in Arta and Preveza is about equally good (score 82 vs 83). During the day Preveza is 1 °C warmer than Arta.
| in October | Arta | Preveza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Arta
When is the best time to visit Arta?
The best time to visit Arta is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Arta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Arta?
Rain is frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 221 mm. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arta get?
Arta gets around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Arta in?
Arta is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Arta?
A nonstop flight from London to Arta takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,150 km.
Which school holidays are best for Arta?
Arta has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 94, summer holidays 72, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 41.