AI-generatedChalkída at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 640 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Chalkída
Chalkída has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Chalkída is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:3318:49
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 07:17–08:09 · evening 18:13–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:17 · evening 19:06–19:16
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 Chalkída in October?
In October, Chalkída is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chalkída.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:33 – 18:49
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %63 %
- Seaweight 25 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Chalkída
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.3 – 22.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Chalkída ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November 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 25.2 and 27.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.5° | 13.6° | 15.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.2° | 13.4° | 15.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.3° | 13.4° | 14.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.2° | 14.5° | 16.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.4° | 19.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.8° | 22.0° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.5° | 24.6° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.2° | 25.2° | 27.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.5° | 23.6° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.5° | 20.3° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.4° | 17.4° | 19.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.0° | 15.1° | 17.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Chalkída
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 5.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Chalkída, 50 % 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 Chalkída
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 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 Chalkída: 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, Chalkída has about 7 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chalkída
How breezy and how cloudy Chalkída 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 Chalkída typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Chalkída: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Chalkída
How often the day gets hot in Chalkída (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, Chalkída has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chalkída
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
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 | 10 | 12° | 5° | 14.5° | 3.0 h | 11 | 87 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 13° | 5° | 14.2° | 4.0 h | 10 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 16° | 7° | 14.3° | 5.6 h | 9 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 21° | 10° | 15.2° | 7.5 h | 6 | 40 |
| MayMay | 79 | 26° | 15° | 18.5° | 8.8 h | 5 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 31° | 20° | 22.8° | 10.8 h | 3 | 15 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 33° | 22° | 25.5° | 11.5 h | 2 | 15 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 32° | 22° | 26.2° | 10.4 h | 3 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 28° | 19° | 24.5° | 7.9 h | 6 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 23° | 15° | 21.5° | 5.7 h | 7 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 18° | 11° | 18.4° | 3.5 h | 8 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 13° | 7° | 16.0° | 2.5 h | 11 | 104 |
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
38.46° N, 23.60° E · 22 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Chalkída
The best time to visit Chalkída is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. The wettest month is December with 104 mm of precipitation.
Chalkída through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chalkída in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–26 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Chalkída in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Chalkída in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Chalkída in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3 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 Chalkída for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chalkída
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Chalkída: score 96 against 63. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 63 | 96better |
| Day high | 23° | 31° |
| Night low | 15° | 20° |
| Sea | 21.5° | 22.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 10.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 15 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Chalkída month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January12° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In January, Chalkída is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in January15February13° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In February, Chalkída is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in February21March16° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Chalkída is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in March41April21° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Chalkída is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in April79May26° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Chalkída is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in May96June31° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Chalkída is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in June91July33° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, Chalkída is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in July94August32° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Chalkída is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in August94September28° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Chalkída is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in September63October23° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In October, Chalkída is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in October21November18° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In November, Chalkída is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in November10December13° · Sea 16° · 3 h
In December, Chalkída is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chalkída.
Chalkída in DecemberChalkída compared
Put Chalkída side by side with another destination.
No destination found
Chalkída vs. Thebes
In October Chalkída has the better holiday weather (score 63 vs. 57). During the day Thebes is 1 °C cooler than Chalkída.
| in October | Chalkída | Thebes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 63 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 22° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Greece in October: the best places
In October, Chalkída ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Athens23°23°91
- 2Piraeus23°23°91
- 3Mycenae23°90
- 4Sparta24°88
- 5Thebes22°84
- 6Larissa21°84
- 7Mystras21°83
- 8Patras21°23°80
- 21ChalkídaThis page23°22°63
Planning a trip to Chalkída
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chalkída 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.
Chalkída has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 2.8 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 20 min
- Distance
- 2,360 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 Chalkída
When is the best time to visit Chalkída?
The best time to visit Chalkída 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 Chalkída?
The sea temperature in Chalkída ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Chalkída in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Chalkída?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Chalkída?
The wettest month is December with 104 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chalkída get?
Chalkída gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Chalkída in?
Chalkída uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Chalkída?
A nonstop flight from London to Chalkída takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chalkída?
Chalkída has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 82, Summer holidays 93, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 10.
Near Chalkída
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Chalkída
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Chalkída's – good alternatives.