AI-generatedKonitsa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,229 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 691 m
Climate in Konitsa
Konitsa has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Konitsa is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Konitsa
The best time to visit Konitsa is from May to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 189 mm.
Konitsa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Konitsa in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Konitsa in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Konitsa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–25 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Konitsa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – 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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:4618:59
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 07:29–08:23 · evening 18:22–19:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:29 · 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.
October in Konitsa 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 Konitsa in October?
In October, Konitsa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Konitsa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min07:46 – 18:59
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %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 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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 Konitsa
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 Konitsa: score 92 against 79. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 128 mm | 43 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Konitsa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January8° · 4.2 h
In January, Konitsa is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 140 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in January26February9° · 4.6 h
In February, Konitsa is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 127 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in February45March13° · 5.4 h
In March, Konitsa is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 126 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in March72April17° · 6.1 h
In April, Konitsa is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in April78May22° · 7.3 h
In May, Konitsa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in May92June27° · 9.1 h
In June, Konitsa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in June76July30° · 10.0 h
In July, Konitsa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in July74August30° · 9.0 h
In August, Konitsa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in August85September25° · 7.3 h
In September, Konitsa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in September79October19° · 5.9 h
In October, Konitsa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 128 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in October49November14° · 4.2 h
In November, Konitsa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 189 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa in November19December9° · 3.8 h
In December, Konitsa is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 170 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Konitsa.
Konitsa 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 Konitsa
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 | 16 | 8° | −2° | 4.2 h | 12 | 140 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 9° | −2° | 4.6 h | 12 | 127 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 13° | 1° | 5.4 h | 13 | 126 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 4° | 6.1 h | 12 | 95 |
| MayMay | 78 | 22° | 8° | 7.3 h | 12 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 27° | 12° | 9.1 h | 8 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 30° | 15° | 10.0 h | 5 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 30° | 15° | 9.0 h | 5 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 25° | 11° | 7.3 h | 8 | 84 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 19° | 7° | 5.9 h | 9 | 128 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 14° | 3° | 4.2 h | 13 | 189 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 9° | −1° | 3.8 h | 13 | 170 |
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 Konitsa
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 5.9 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Konitsa, 53 % 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 Konitsa: 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, Konitsa has about 9 rainy days with 128 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Konitsa
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 Konitsa
How breezy and how cloudy Konitsa 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 Konitsa typically peaks at 7 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 48 % of the sky over Konitsa: variable cloud, with about 5.9 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 Konitsa
How often the day gets hot in Konitsa (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, Konitsa 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 Konitsa
Snow is possible in Konitsa, 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 Konitsa.
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.
Planning a trip to Konitsa
Weather for your travel dates
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Konitsa 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.
Konitsa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 18
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, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,070 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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Konitsa vs Zagori
In October the holiday weather in Konitsa and Zagori is about equally good (score 79 vs 76). During the day Zagori is 2 °C cooler than Konitsa. Zagori gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Konitsa | Zagori |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Konitsa
When is the best time to visit Konitsa?
The best time to visit Konitsa 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 Konitsa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Konitsa?
Rain is frequent from March to April and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 189 mm. The driest month is August with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Konitsa get?
Konitsa gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Konitsa in?
Konitsa is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Konitsa?
A nonstop flight from London to Konitsa takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for Konitsa?
Konitsa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 81, summer holidays 75, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 18.