AI-generatedDodona at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,450 h
- Rain a year
- 1,644 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 743 m
Climate in Dodona
Dodona has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year, Dodona is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dodona
The best time to visit Dodona is from May to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is November with 255 mm.
Dodona through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dodona in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Dodona in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–31 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Dodona in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Dodona in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:4619:00
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 07:29–08:22 · evening 18:23–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:18–07:29 · evening 19:16–19:27
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 Dodona compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Dodona in October?
In October, Dodona is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 172 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dodona.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:46 – 19:00
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %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+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %58 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Dodona
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 Dodona: score 88 against 78. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 172 mm | 67 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dodona month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January8° · 4.3 h
In January, Dodona is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 187 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in January26February10° · 4.7 h
In February, Dodona is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 172 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in February45March13° · 5.5 h
In March, Dodona is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 160 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in March72April17° · 6.4 h
In April, Dodona is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in April76May22° · 7.6 h
In May, Dodona is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in May88June27° · 9.5 h
In June, Dodona is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in June71July31° · 10.5 h
In July, Dodona is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in July71August30° · 9.3 h
In August, Dodona is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in August83September24° · 7.7 h
In September, Dodona is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in September78October19° · 6.2 h
In October, Dodona is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 172 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in October51November14° · 4.6 h
In November, Dodona is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 255 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in November20December10° · 3.9 h
In December, Dodona is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 223 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dodona.
Dodona in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dodona
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 8° | −2° | 4.3 h | 13 | 187 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 10° | −1° | 4.7 h | 12 | 172 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 13° | 1° | 5.5 h | 13 | 160 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 4° | 6.4 h | 13 | 121 |
| MayMay | 76 | 22° | 9° | 7.6 h | 13 | 104 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 27° | 13° | 9.5 h | 10 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 31° | 15° | 10.5 h | 6 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 30° | 15° | 9.3 h | 6 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 24° | 11° | 7.7 h | 10 | 119 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 19° | 7° | 6.2 h | 10 | 172 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 14° | 4° | 4.6 h | 13 | 255 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 10° | 0° | 3.9 h | 14 | 223 |
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
Sunshine hours in Dodona
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 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Dodona, 55 % 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
Rain in Dodona: 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, Dodona has about 10 rainy days with 172 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Dodona
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Dodona
How breezy and how cloudy Dodona 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 Dodona typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Dodona: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Dodona
How often the day gets hot in Dodona (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, Dodona 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
Snow in Dodona
Snow is possible in Dodona, 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 Dodona.
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.
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Dodona 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.
Dodona has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.1 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
- Distance
- 2,110 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.
Good to know: Greece
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Greek
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +30
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Dodona vs Ioannina
In October the holiday weather in Dodona and Ioannina is about equally good (score 78 vs 77). During the day Ioannina is 2 °C warmer than Dodona.
| in October | Dodona | Ioannina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Dodona
When is the best time to visit Dodona?
The best time to visit Dodona is from May 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 Dodona?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Dodona?
Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is November with 255 mm. The driest month is July with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dodona get?
Dodona gets around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Dodona in?
Dodona is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Dodona?
A nonstop flight from London to Dodona takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dodona?
Dodona has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 78, summer holidays 71, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 19.