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Faliraki weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Faliraki at a glance

Best time
Jun – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 27.1°
Sunshine a year
2,940 h
Rain a year
544 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Faliraki

Faliraki has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year, Faliraki is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Live weather

Faliraki weather: today and the next 14 days

22°
ClearFeels like 21° · Wind 12 km/hAs of 23:00 local time
  • Today 25° / 19°
  • 0 % chance of rain
  • 11.0 h of sunshine
  • UV index 6

Sea now25.2 °C1.1 °C warmer than usual for October · waves up to 0.3 m

Today's high is about as usual for October.

The next seven days bring a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs range from 20° to 26°, nights from 17° to 21°. Rain is most likely on these days: Tue 13 Oct, Wed 14 Oct, Thu 15 Oct. It gets cooler towards the end of the week.

Worth knowing in the next 7 days

  • Thunderstorms: Mon 12 Oct
  • Several wet days in a row: Tue 13 Oct, Wed 14 Oct

Picked from the forecast; these are not official weather warnings. On site, follow the warnings of the local authorities.

  • TodayBeach dayIdeal for the beach and a swim.25° · 0 % rain · wind 20 km/h · sea 25°
  • TomorrowBeach dayIdeal for the beach and a swim.26° · 3 % rain · wind 11 km/h · sea 25°

Best times in the next 24 hours

  • Beach & swimmingtomorrow 10:00–19:00
  • Sightseeing & walkstomorrow 08:00–19:00
  • Dinner outsidetomorrow 18:00–23:00

From the hourly forecast: dry and pleasant; for the beach also sunny, at least 23 °C, a sea of 21 °C or more and waves under 1.5 m.

The next 24 hours

Now22°Clear0 %

TemperatureChance of rainNightSunrise 07:09Sunset 18:38
  1. Today9 OctSunny25°usually 26°19°0 %100
  2. Tomorrow10 OctCloudy26°usually 26°20°3 %100
  3. Sun11 OctCloudy26°usually 26°20°2 %100
  4. Mon12 OctThunderstorms23°usually 26°21°3 %88
  5. Tue13 OctShowers22°usually 26°20°92 %56
  6. Wed14 OctShowers20°usually 26°17°85 %31
  7. Thu15 OctCloudy21°usually 26°17°69 %57
  8. Fri16 OctSunny22°usually 26°18°39 %72
  9. Sat17 OctDrizzle22°usually 25°18°25 %78
  10. Sun18 OctDrizzle23°usually 25°17°41 %76
  11. Mon19 OctDrizzle23°usually 25°20°33 %80
  12. Tue20 OctPartly cloudy21°usually 25°17°41 %65
  13. Wed21 OctDrizzle22°usually 25°17°22 %79
  14. Thu22 OctDrizzle21°usually 25°17°18 %75

Usual daytime high for the time of year

Dashed: from day 8 on, the forecast is less certain

Best days for a holiday: Today, Tomorrow, Sun 11 Oct

  • Beach days: today, tomorrow, Sun 11 Oct
  • Good days out: Mon 12 Oct, Fri 16 Oct, Sat 17 Oct, Sun 18 Oct +4 more

Over the next two weeks, days will be 3 °C cooler on average than usual for the time of year.

What to pack for the coming week

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

From the forecast for the next 7 days; the list for the whole month is further down.

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), rounded by us and refreshed every 30 minutes. Compared with the climate averages 1996–2025. Sources & licences

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Faliraki

The best time to visit Faliraki is from June to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to November. Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 127 mm.

Faliraki through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Faliraki in spring

Mar – May

53

Fair

  • 18–25 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 15 rainy days in all

Faliraki in summer

Jun – Aug

97

Excellent

  • 28–32 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11.2 h of sun a day
  • 1 rainy day in all

Faliraki in autumn

Sep – Nov

83

Excellent

  • 21–29 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Faliraki in winter

Dec – Feb

20

Poor

  • 16–18 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Feb – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Faliraki for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – July, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

94

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – October

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 20°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 25°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 23°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 21°

07:1318:33

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 06:57–07:48 · evening 17:58–18:49
Blue hour
Morning 06:47–06:57 · evening 18:49–18:58

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 Faliraki compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea cools from 25° to 23°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high27°23°
Night-time low21°17°
Sea25°23°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Faliraki in October?

In October, Faliraki is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Faliraki.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 20 min07:13 – 18:33
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
24 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %96 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Light, breathable clothes

Compare two months in Faliraki

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Faliraki: score 100 against 94. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Faliraki
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score94100better
Daytime high26°31°
Night-time low19°24°
Sea24.1°25.4°
Sunshine7.5 h11.5 hbetter
Rainy days50better
Rainfall36 mm0 mmbetter
Muggy days9better30

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Faliraki month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

17January16° · Sea 18° · 4.7 h

In January, Faliraki is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in January
21February16° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h

In February, Faliraki is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in February
29March18° · Sea 17° · 7.0 h

In March, Faliraki is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in March
49April21° · Sea 18° · 8.5 h

In April, Faliraki is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in April
82May25° · Sea 20° · 9.8 h

In May, Faliraki is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in May
95June28° · Sea 23° · 11.3 h

In June, Faliraki is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in June
100July31° · Sea 25° · 11.5 h

In July, Faliraki is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in July
97August32° · Sea 27° · 10.9 h

In August, Faliraki is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in August
100September29° · Sea 26° · 9.7 h

In September, Faliraki is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in September
94October26° · Sea 24° · 7.5 h

In October, Faliraki is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in October
55November21° · Sea 22° · 5.7 h

In November, Faliraki is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in November
22December18° · Sea 20° · 4.3 h

In December, Faliraki is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Faliraki.

Faliraki in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 32°

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Faliraki

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 (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (25°). 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 from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 116 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 26°Night 19°Sea 24°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1716°11°18.1°4.7 h13118
FebruaryFeb2116°11°17.2°5.5 h1081
MarchMar2918°12°17.1°7.0 h754
AprilApr4921°14°17.8°8.5 h528
MayMay8225°18°19.9°9.8 h313
JuneJun9528°22°22.7°11.3 h02
JulyJul10031°24°25.4°11.5 h00
AugustAug9732°25°27.1°10.9 h00
SeptemberSep10029°23°26.3°9.7 h110
OctoberOct9426°19°24.1°7.5 h536
NovemberNov5521°15°21.8°5.7 h875
DecemberDec2218°12°19.7°4.3 h12127

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

36.34° N, 28.20° E · 12 m · Europe/Athens

Sea temperatureUp to 27° in August
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Faliraki

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea temperature right now25.2°C
  • 1.1 °C warmer than usual for October
  • 0.4 °C cooler than a week ago
  • In a week: around 24.9 °C
Last 7 daysForecastAverage for October 24.1°
  • 2 Oct: 25.6 °C
  • 3 Oct: 25.3 °C
  • 4 Oct: 25.1 °C
  • 5 Oct: 24.8 °C
  • 6 Oct: 24.7 °C
  • 7 Oct: 24.9 °C
  • 8 Oct: 25.2 °C
  • 9 Oct: 25.2 °C
  • 10 Oct: 25.2 °C
  • 11 Oct: 25.3 °C
  • 12 Oct: 25.3 °C
  • 13 Oct: 25.2 °C
  • 14 Oct: 24.9 °C
  • 15 Oct: 24.9 °C

Daily means from the Open-Meteo marine model (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes; not a measurement at the beach. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (Météo-France).

Wind & waves this week

Highest wind, gusts and waves per day, with a rough guide for water sports.

  1. Today9 Oct20 km/hgusts 320.3 m
  2. Tomorrow10 Oct11 km/hgusts 200.2 m
  3. Sun11 Oct18 km/hgusts 290.1 m
  4. Mon12 Oct16 km/hgusts 270.1 m
  5. Tue13 Oct14 km/hgusts 300.3 m
  6. Wed14 Oct11 km/hgusts 320.5 m
  7. Thu15 Oct23 km/hgusts 390.9 m
  • Calm: good for swimming, snorkelling and paddle boarding

Rough guide from the forecast; always check local conditions and flags on the beach. Waves: Open-Meteo marine model (CC BY 4.0) with wave models of DWD, Météo-France, ECMWF and NOAA.

Sea in October24.1°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 23.0 – 25.0 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 24.1°8 in 10 years 23.0° – 25.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Faliraki ranges from 17.1 °C in March to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

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 26.2 and 27.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan18.1°17.2°18.9°fresh
FebruaryFeb17.2°16.3°17.8°fresh
MarchMar17.1°16.5°17.7°fresh
AprilApr17.8°17.2°18.4°fresh
MayMay19.9°19.1°20.6°fresh
JuneJun22.7°21.9°23.5°refreshing
JulyJul25.4°24.4°26.4°pleasant
AugustAug27.1°26.2°27.8°warm
SeptemberSep26.3°25.7°27.2°warm
OctoberOct24.1°23.0°25.0°pleasant
NovemberNov21.8°20.8°22.9°refreshing
DecemberDec19.7°18.8°20.5°fresh
Sunshine2,940 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Faliraki

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,940 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.5 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 66 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Faliraki, 66 % 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.

Rain544 mm a year, most in December
Rain

Rain in Faliraki: 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.

Per year
544 mm on 64 days
Wettest month
Dec · 127 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 5Rainfall 36 mm

In October, Faliraki has about 5 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 10 in June
Sun protection

UV index in Faliraki

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

UV today
6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
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 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 & cloudsWindiest in February: 26 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Faliraki

How breezy and how cloudy Faliraki 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Faliraki typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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 is that strong all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
27 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 1 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 48 %
OctoberCloud cover 24 %Sunshine 7.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Faliraki: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 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 & humidity65 days of 30° or more a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Faliraki

How often the day gets hot in Faliraki (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
65 days
Hottest month
Aug · 32 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 26 °C

In October, Faliraki has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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

Planning a trip to Faliraki

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Faliraki 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.

Faliraki has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    43

    Fair

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    85

    Excellent

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 10.1 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    94

    Excellent

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 24 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    20

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 4.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 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 55 min
Distance
2,820 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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Faliraki vs Ialysos

In October the holiday weather in Faliraki and Ialysos is about equally good (score 94 vs 94). During the day it is about as warm in Ialysos as in Faliraki. The sea is about equally warm.

Faliraki vs Ialysos, in October
in OctoberFalirakiIalysos
Holiday weather score9494
Daytime high26°26°
Sea24°24°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days55
Best timeJun – OctJun – Oct

Through the year

OctoberFaliraki 26°Ialysos 26°
FalirakiIalysos
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Greece in October: the best places

In October, Faliraki ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Faliraki

When is the best time to visit Faliraki?

The best time to visit Faliraki is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Faliraki?

The sea temperature in Faliraki ranges from 17.1 °C in March to 27.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Faliraki in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Faliraki?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.

When does it rain most in Faliraki?

Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 127 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Faliraki get?

Faliraki gets around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Faliraki in?

Faliraki is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Faliraki?

A nonstop flight from London to Faliraki takes about 3 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,820 km.

Which school holidays are best for Faliraki?

Faliraki has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 85, summer holidays 98, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 20.