AI-generatedIoannina at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,470 h
- Rain a year
- 1,336 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 468 m
Climate in Ioannina
Ioannina 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 9 °C. With around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year, Ioannina is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
07:4518:59
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 19:16–19:26
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 Ioannina in October?
In October, Ioannina is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 156 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ioannina.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:45 – 18:59
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 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 snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %57 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Ioannina
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 5.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ioannina, 50 % 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 Ioannina
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 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 Ioannina: 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, Ioannina has about 10 rainy days with 156 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ioannina
How breezy and how cloudy Ioannina 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 Ioannina typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Ioannina: variable cloud, with about 5.6 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 Ioannina
How often the day gets hot in Ioannina (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, Ioannina has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Ioannina
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 19 | 9° | 0° | 4.3 h | 12 | 153 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 10° | 0° | 4.7 h | 12 | 141 |
| MarchMar | 46 | 13° | 2° | 5.8 h | 13 | 128 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 6° | 6.9 h | 11 | 88 |
| MayMay | 81 | 22° | 10° | 8.0 h | 11 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 27° | 15° | 10.2 h | 7 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 31° | 17° | 10.9 h | 4 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 31° | 17° | 9.8 h | 5 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 25° | 14° | 7.2 h | 9 | 104 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 20° | 9° | 5.6 h | 10 | 156 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 14° | 6° | 3.9 h | 13 | 227 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 10° | 1° | 3.7 h | 14 | 195 |
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
39.66° N, 20.85° E · 468 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Ioannina
The best time to visit Ioannina is from May to June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 227 mm.
Ioannina through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ioannina in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ioannina in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Ioannina in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Ioannina in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–10 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ioannina for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ioannina
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 Ioannina: score 94 against 76. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 94better |
| Day high | 20° | 27° |
| Night low | 9° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 156 mm | 36 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Ioannina month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January9° · 4 h
In January, Ioannina is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in January27February10° · 5 h
In February, Ioannina is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 141 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in February46March13° · 6 h
In March, Ioannina is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in March72April17° · 7 h
In April, Ioannina is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in April81May22° · 8 h
In May, Ioannina is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in May94June27° · 10 h
In June, Ioannina is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 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 Ioannina.
Ioannina in June77July31° · 11 h
In July, Ioannina is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in July76August31° · 10 h
In August, Ioannina is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in August83September25° · 7 h
In September, Ioannina is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in September76October20° · 6 h
In October, Ioannina is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 156 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in October47November14° · 4 h
In November, Ioannina is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 227 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ioannina.
Ioannina in November19December10° · 4 h
In December, Ioannina is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 195 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ioannina.
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Ioannina vs. Parga
In October the holiday weather in Ioannina and Parga is about equally good (score 76 vs. 79). During the day Parga is 2 °C warmer than Ioannina.
| in October | Ioannina | Parga |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 22° |
| Sea | – | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Greece in October: the best places
In October, Ioannina ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Athens23°23°91
- 3Mycenae23°90
- 4Sparta24°88
- 5Pella21°85
- 6Larissa21°84
- 7Thebes22°84
- 8Thessaloniki21°21°83
- 14IoanninaThis page20°76
Planning a trip to Ioannina
Weather for your travel dates
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Ioannina 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.
Ioannina has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 4.0 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
- 2,100 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 Ioannina
When is the best time to visit Ioannina?
The best time to visit Ioannina is from May to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ioannina?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Ioannina?
Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 227 mm. The driest month is July with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ioannina get?
Ioannina gets around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Ioannina in?
Ioannina uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ioannina?
A nonstop flight from London to Ioannina takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ioannina?
Ioannina has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 84, Summer holidays 76, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 19.
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