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Ierissos weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ierissos at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.6°
Sunshine a year
2,580 h
Rain a year
622 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Ierissos

Ierissos has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Ierissos is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ierissos

The best time to visit Ierissos is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – 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 88 mm of precipitation.

Ierissos through the seasons

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

Ierissos in spring

Mar – May

43

Fair

  • 15–25 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Ierissos in summer

Jun – Aug

94

Excellent

  • 30–32 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10.9 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Ierissos in autumn

Sep – Nov

58

Fair

  • 17–27 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Ierissos in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 11–13 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 3.7 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

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

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, August – 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

57

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:3418:46

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 07:17–08:11 · evening 18:09–19:03
Blue hour
Morning 07:06–07:17 · evening 19:03–19:14

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 Ierissos compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 19°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°19°
Night-time low16°12°
Sea23°19°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Ierissos in October?

In October, Ierissos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ierissos.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 12 min07:34 – 18:46
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
50 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %48 %
  • Seaweight 25 %57 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %82 %

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

Compare two months in Ierissos

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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September has the better holiday weather in Ierissos: score 96 against 57. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in September. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Ierissos
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score5796better
Daytime high22°27°
Night-time low14°19°
Sea21.0°24.3°
Sunshine5.8 h8.4 hbetter
Rainy days76better
Rainfall58 mm42 mmbetter
Muggy days1better6

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ierissos month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January11° · Sea 14° · 3.5 h

In January, Ierissos is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in January
20February13° · Sea 13° · 4.6 h

In February, Ierissos is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in February
21March15° · Sea 13° · 5.9 h

In March, Ierissos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in March
32April19° · Sea 15° · 7.5 h

In April, Ierissos is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in April
75May25° · Sea 19° · 9.0 h

In May, Ierissos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in May
94June30° · Sea 23° · 10.7 h

In June, Ierissos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in June
93July32° · Sea 26° · 11.2 h

In July, Ierissos is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 26 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 Ierissos.

Ierissos in July
94August32° · Sea 27° · 10.8 h

In August, Ierissos is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in August
96September27° · Sea 24° · 8.4 h

In September, Ierissos is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in September
57October22° · Sea 21° · 5.8 h

In October, Ierissos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in October
22November17° · Sea 18° · 4.0 h

In November, Ierissos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in November
13December13° · Sea 15° · 3.1 h

In December, Ierissos is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ierissos.

Ierissos in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ierissos

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°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (23°). 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 in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 43 days a year, mostly in July.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 22°Night 14°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1511°5°14.0°3.5 h960
FebruaryFeb2013°5°13.3°4.6 h852
MarchMar2115°7°13.2°5.9 h1069
AprilApr3219°11°14.7°7.5 h847
MayMay7525°15°18.7°9.0 h851
JuneJun9430°20°23.3°10.7 h739
JulyJul9332°23°26.1°11.2 h431
AugustAug9432°23°26.6°10.8 h423
SeptemberSep9627°19°24.3°8.4 h642
OctoberOct5722°14°21.0°5.8 h758
NovemberNov2217°10°17.9°4.0 h761
DecemberDec1313°6°15.4°3.1 h988

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

40.40° N, 23.88° E · 6 m · Europe/Athens

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ierissos

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

Sea in October21.0°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 22.3 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.0°8 in 10 years 20.0° – 22.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ierissos ranges from 13.2 °C in March to 26.6 °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 25.7 and 27.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.0°12.8°15.2°cold
FebruaryFeb13.3°11.9°14.5°cold
MarchMar13.2°12.1°14.1°cold
AprilApr14.7°13.5°15.6°cold
MayMay18.7°17.7°19.5°fresh
JuneJun23.3°22.4°24.4°pleasant
JulyJul26.1°25.2°27.1°warm
AugustAug26.6°25.7°27.2°warm
SeptemberSep24.3°23.5°25.1°pleasant
OctoberOct21.0°20.0°22.3°refreshing
NovemberNov17.9°16.4°19.1°fresh
DecemberDec15.4°14.6°16.5°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ierissos

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

Per year
2,580 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 52 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ierissos, 52 % 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

Rain in Ierissos: 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
622 mm on 85 days
Wettest month
Dec · 88 mm
Driest month
Aug · 23 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 58 mm

In October, Ierissos has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Ierissos

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 35 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 75 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ierissos

How breezy and how cloudy Ierissos 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
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ierissos typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

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.

Year average
45 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 19 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 62 %
OctoberCloud cover 50 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Ierissos: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Ierissos

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

Hot days a year
73 days
Hottest month
Jul · 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 22 °C

In October, Ierissos 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

Planning a trip to Ierissos

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ierissos 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.

Ierissos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    29

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    79

    Good

    • 26 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.9 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    57

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.3 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 10 min
Distance
2,230 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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Ierissos vs Neos Marmaras

In October the holiday weather in Ierissos and Neos Marmaras is about equally good (score 57 vs 58). During the day it is about as warm in Neos Marmaras as in Ierissos. The sea is about equally warm.

Ierissos vs Neos Marmaras, in October
in OctoberIerissosNeos Marmaras
Holiday weather score5758
Daytime high22°22°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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OctoberIerissos 22°Neos Marmaras 22°
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In October, Ierissos ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 16IerissosThis page22°21°57
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Frequently asked questions about Ierissos

When is the best time to visit Ierissos?

The best time to visit Ierissos 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 Ierissos?

The sea temperature in Ierissos ranges from 13.2 °C in March to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Ierissos in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Ierissos?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Ierissos?

The wettest month is December with 88 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 23 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ierissos get?

Ierissos gets around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Ierissos in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Ierissos?

A nonstop flight from London to Ierissos takes about 3 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,230 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ierissos?

Ierissos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 79, summer holidays 94, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 14.