AI-generatedLamia at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,560 h
- Rain a year
- 714 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 88 m
Climate in Lamia
Lamia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year, Lamia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lamia
The best time to visit Lamia is from March to May and in October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from February to May and from October to December, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is December with 103 mm of precipitation.
Lamia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lamia in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–27 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Lamia in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Lamia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Lamia in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Feb – May, Oct – Dec
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April
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: March – May, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:3818:53
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 07:22–08:14 · evening 18:17–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:22 · evening 19:10–19:20
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 Lamia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Lamia in October?
In October, Lamia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lamia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:38 – 18:53
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 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 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lamia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Lamia: score 89 against 78. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 46 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lamia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January12° · 4.1 h
In January, Lamia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in January60February14° · 4.7 h
In February, Lamia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in February78March17° · 6.1 h
In March, Lamia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in March89April22° · 7.6 h
In April, Lamia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in April81May27° · 8.7 h
In May, Lamia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in May50June32° · 11.0 h
In June, Lamia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in June50July35° · 11.5 h
In July, Lamia is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in July50August34° · 10.1 h
In August, Lamia is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in August61September29° · 7.5 h
In September, Lamia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 72 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in September78October23° · 5.3 h
In October, Lamia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in October73November18° · 3.9 h
In November, Lamia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia in November52December13° · 3.5 h
In December, Lamia is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Lamia.
Lamia 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 Lamia
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (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.
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 | 51 | 12° | 4° | 4.1 h | 10 | 90 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 14° | 4° | 4.7 h | 10 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 17° | 7° | 6.1 h | 10 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 22° | 10° | 7.6 h | 7 | 46 |
| MayMay | 81 | 27° | 15° | 8.7 h | 6 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 32° | 20° | 11.0 h | 4 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 23° | 11.5 h | 2 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 34° | 23° | 10.1 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 29° | 18° | 7.5 h | 7 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 23° | 14° | 5.3 h | 8 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 18° | 9° | 3.9 h | 9 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 13° | 5° | 3.5 h | 11 | 103 |
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 Lamia
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 5.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Lamia, 47 % 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 Lamia: 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, Lamia has about 8 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lamia
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 Lamia
How breezy and how cloudy Lamia 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 Lamia typically peaks at 9 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 Lamia: variable cloud, with about 5.3 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 Lamia
How often the day gets hot in Lamia (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, Lamia has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Lamia
Snow is possible in Lamia, 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 Lamia.
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 Lamia
Weather for your travel dates
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Lamia 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.
Lamia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 15 min
- Distance
- 2,260 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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Lamia vs Delphi
In October Delphi has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs 78). During the day Delphi is 2 °C cooler than Lamia. Delphi gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Lamia | Delphi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct | Jun – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Lamia
When is the best time to visit Lamia?
The best time to visit Lamia is from March to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lamia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Lamia?
The wettest month is December with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lamia get?
Lamia gets around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Lamia in?
Lamia is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lamia?
A nonstop flight from London to Lamia takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lamia?
Lamia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 75, summer holidays 50, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 52.