AI-generatedDelphi at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,540 h
- Rain a year
- 627 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 560 m
Climate in Delphi
Delphi has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year, Delphi is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:3818:54
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:21–08:13 · evening 18:18–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:21 · evening 19:10–19:20
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 Delphi in October?
In October, Delphi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Delphi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:38 – 18:54
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %7 %
- Seaweight 25 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- 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 Delphi
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.1 – 23.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Delphi ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 25.9 °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 March 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 24.7 and 26.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.1° | 14.5° | 16.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.3° | 13.7° | 14.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.4° | 13.8° | 15.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.4° | 14.7° | 16.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.0° | 17.0° | 19.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.9° | 21.1° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 23.9° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.9° | 24.7° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.6° | 23.4° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.2° | 21.1° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.6° | 18.3° | 20.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.0° | 16.2° | 18.2° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Delphi
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 5.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Delphi, 49 % 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 Delphi
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 Delphi: 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, Delphi has about 7 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Delphi
How breezy and how cloudy Delphi 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 Delphi typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
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 Delphi: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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 Delphi
How often the day gets hot in Delphi (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, Delphi has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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
Snow in Delphi
Snow is possible in Delphi, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Delphi.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Delphi
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 13 | 9° | 2° | 15.1° | 4.0 h | 12 | 79 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 10° | 2° | 14.3° | 4.7 h | 11 | 69 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 13° | 4° | 14.4° | 6.0 h | 11 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 17° | 8° | 15.4° | 7.6 h | 8 | 45 |
| MayMay | 58 | 23° | 13° | 18.0° | 8.6 h | 8 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 28° | 17° | 21.9° | 10.8 h | 6 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 20° | 25.0° | 11.2 h | 4 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 20° | 25.9° | 9.9 h | 4 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 25° | 16° | 24.6° | 7.6 h | 6 | 43 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 19° | 11° | 22.2° | 5.5 h | 7 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 15° | 7° | 19.6° | 4.1 h | 9 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 10° | 3° | 17.0° | 3.4 h | 12 | 87 |
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
38.48° N, 22.49° E · 560 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Delphi
The best time to visit Delphi 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 April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is December with 87 mm of precipitation.
Delphi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Delphi in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Delphi in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Delphi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Delphi in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Delphi for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Delphi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Delphi: score 100 against 44. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 44 | 100better |
| Day high | 19° | 30° |
| Night low | 11° | 20° |
| Sea | 22.2° | 25.0° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 11.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 46 mm | 20 mmbetter |
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
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Delphi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January9° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In January, Delphi is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in January15February10° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Delphi is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in February20March13° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Delphi is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in March29April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Delphi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in April58May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Delphi is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in May90June28° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Delphi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in June100July30° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Delphi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in July100August30° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Delphi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in August92September25° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Delphi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in September44October19° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In October, Delphi is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in October26November15° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In November, Delphi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delphi.
Delphi in November9December10° · Sea 17° · 3 h
In December, Delphi is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Delphi.
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Delphi vs. Patras
In October Patras has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs. 44). During the day Patras is 2 °C warmer than Delphi. The sea in Patras is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Delphi | Patras |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 44 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 21° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Greece in October: the best places
In October, Delphi ranks 30 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
- 30DelphiThis page19°22°44
Planning a trip to Delphi
Weather for your travel dates
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Delphi 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.
Delphi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 15 min
- Distance
- 2,300 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 Delphi
When is the best time to visit Delphi?
The best time to visit Delphi 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 Delphi?
The sea temperature in Delphi ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 25.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Delphi in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Delphi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Delphi?
The wettest month is December with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 17 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Delphi get?
Delphi gets around 2,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Delphi in?
Delphi uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Delphi?
A nonstop flight from London to Delphi takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,300 km.
Which school holidays are best for Delphi?
Delphi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 64, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 11.
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