AI-generatedCorinth at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 373 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Corinth
Corinth has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Corinth is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 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 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:3518:52
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 07:19–08:11 · evening 18:17–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:19 · evening 19:08–19:19
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 Corinth in October?
In October, Corinth is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Corinth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:35 – 18:52
- UV index
- 5 · 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
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %45 %
- Seaweight 25 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %97 %
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 Corinth
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.5 – 23.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Corinth ranges from 14.5 °C in February to 26.3 °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 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 25.1 and 27.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.5° | 14.7° | 16.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.5° | 13.8° | 15.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.5° | 14.0° | 15.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.6° | 14.9° | 16.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.3° | 17.2° | 19.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.3° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.1° | 27.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.0° | 23.9° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.5° | 21.5° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.9° | 18.6° | 20.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.4° | 16.4° | 18.7° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Corinth
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 5.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Corinth, 52 % 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 Corinth
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Corinth: 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, Corinth has about 4 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Corinth
How breezy and how cloudy Corinth 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 Corinth 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 40 % of the sky over Corinth: mostly sunny, with about 5.9 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 Corinth
How often the day gets hot in Corinth (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, Corinth 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Corinth
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 (7°), 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. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, 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 | 17 | 12° | 7° | 15.5° | 4.1 h | 9 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 13° | 7° | 14.5° | 5.0 h | 8 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 15° | 8° | 14.5° | 6.2 h | 7 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 19° | 11° | 15.6° | 7.9 h | 4 | 25 |
| MayMay | 72 | 24° | 15° | 18.3° | 8.9 h | 3 | 17 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 29° | 20° | 22.2° | 11.2 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 31° | 23° | 25.4° | 11.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 31° | 23° | 26.3° | 10.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 27° | 20° | 25.0° | 8.1 h | 3 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 22° | 15° | 22.5° | 5.9 h | 4 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 17° | 12° | 19.9° | 4.2 h | 7 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 13° | 8° | 17.4° | 3.6 h | 9 | 62 |
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
37.94° N, 22.95° E · 24 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Corinth
The best time to visit Corinth 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 September to November. The wettest month is December with 62 mm of precipitation.
Corinth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Corinth in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Corinth in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Corinth in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Corinth in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Corinth for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Corinth
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 Corinth: score 100 against 64. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 64 | 100better |
| Day high | 22° | 31° |
| Night low | 15° | 23° |
| Sea | 22.5° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 33 mm | 4 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 6 |
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, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Corinth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January12° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In January, Corinth is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in January21February13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In February, Corinth is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in February26March15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In March, Corinth is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in March36April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Corinth is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in April72May24° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Corinth is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °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 17 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in May94June29° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Corinth is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in June99July31° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Corinth is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in July100August31° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Corinth is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in August97September27° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Corinth is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in September64October22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Corinth is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in October31November17° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In November, Corinth is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corinth.
Corinth in November17December13° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In December, Corinth is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Corinth.
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Corinth vs. Mycenae
In October Mycenae has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs. 64). During the day Mycenae is 1 °C warmer than Corinth.
| in October | Corinth | Mycenae |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 64 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Greece in October: the best places
In October, Corinth ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Piraeus23°23°91
- 2Athens23°23°91
- 3Mycenae23°90
- 4Sparta24°88
- 5Thebes22°84
- 6Larissa21°84
- 7Mystras21°83
- 8Patras21°23°80
- 20CorinthThis page22°23°64
Planning a trip to Corinth
Weather for your travel dates
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Corinth 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.
Corinth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 20 min
- Distance
- 2,370 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 Corinth
When is the best time to visit Corinth?
The best time to visit Corinth 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 Corinth?
The sea temperature in Corinth ranges from 14.5 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Corinth in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Corinth?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Corinth?
The wettest month is December with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Corinth get?
Corinth gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Corinth in?
Corinth uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Corinth?
A nonstop flight from London to Corinth takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,370 km.
Which school holidays are best for Corinth?
Corinth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 17.
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