AI-generatedAstypalaia at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 328 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 46 m
Climate in Astypalaia
Astypalaia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while February is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Astypalaia is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: July – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
07:2118:40
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 07:05–07:55 · evening 18:05–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:55–07:05 · evening 18:56–19:06
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.
What is the weather like in Astypalaia in October?
In October, Astypalaia is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:21 – 18:40
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %37 %
- Seaweight 25 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Astypalaia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.2 – 23.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Astypalaia ranges from 16.7 °C in March to 24.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From September to April 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 23.6 and 25.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.5° | 16.4° | 18.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.8° | 16.1° | 17.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.7° | 16.1° | 17.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 17.2° | 16.6° | 17.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.1° | 18.4° | 19.7° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.8° | 21.2° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.2° | 22.3° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.5° | 23.6° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.1° | 23.1° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.3° | 21.2° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.4° | 19.5° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.7° | 18.1° | 19.6° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Astypalaia
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 7.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Astypalaia, 67 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Astypalaia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Astypalaia: 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, Astypalaia has about 3 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Astypalaia
How breezy and how cloudy Astypalaia 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 Astypalaia typically peaks at 31 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 26 % of the sky over Astypalaia: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 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 and humidity in Astypalaia
How often the day gets hot in Astypalaia (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, Astypalaia has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Astypalaia
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (13°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 113 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 14° | 13° | 17.5° | 4.8 h | 12 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 14° | 13° | 16.8° | 5.4 h | 9 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 15° | 13° | 16.7° | 6.8 h | 7 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 17° | 15° | 17.2° | 8.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 50 | 20° | 18° | 19.1° | 9.6 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 23° | 22° | 21.8° | 11.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 25° | 24° | 23.2° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 26° | 24° | 24.5° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 24° | 23° | 24.1° | 9.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 21° | 20° | 22.3° | 7.6 h | 3 | 19 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 19° | 17° | 20.4° | 6.0 h | 7 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 16° | 14° | 18.7° | 4.5 h | 11 | 69 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
36.55° N, 26.35° E · 46 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Astypalaia
The best time to visit Astypalaia is from July to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to December. The wettest month is January with 72 mm of precipitation.
Astypalaia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Astypalaia in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Astypalaia in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Astypalaia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Astypalaia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Astypalaia for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Astypalaia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Astypalaia: score 100 against 67. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in August. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 100better |
| Day high | 21° | 26° |
| Night low | 20° | 24° |
| Sea | 22.3° | 24.5° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 10.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 8better | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Astypalaia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January14° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In January, Astypalaia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in January21February14° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In February, Astypalaia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in February29March15° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In March, Astypalaia is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in March39April17° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In April, Astypalaia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in April50May20° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Astypalaia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in May80June23° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Astypalaia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in June97July25° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In July, Astypalaia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in July100August26° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Astypalaia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in August94September24° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In September, Astypalaia is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in September67October21° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In October, Astypalaia is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in October38November19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In November, Astypalaia is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
Astypalaia in November22December16° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In December, Astypalaia is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Astypalaia.
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Astypalaia vs. Amorgos
In October Astypalaia has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs. 56). During the day Amorgos is 1 °C cooler than Astypalaia. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Astypalaia | Amorgos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
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- 16AstypalaiaThis page21°22°67
Planning a trip to Astypalaia
Weather for your travel dates
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Astypalaia 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.
Astypalaia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 45 min
- Distance
- 2,680 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.
Frequently asked questions about Astypalaia
When is the best time to visit Astypalaia?
The best time to visit Astypalaia is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Astypalaia?
The sea temperature in Astypalaia ranges from 16.7 °C in March to 24.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Astypalaia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Astypalaia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 24 °C. February is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Astypalaia?
The wettest month is January with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Astypalaia get?
Astypalaia gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Astypalaia in?
Astypalaia uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Astypalaia?
A nonstop flight from London to Astypalaia takes about 3 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,680 km.
Which school holidays are best for Astypalaia?
Astypalaia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 20.
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