AI-generatedLarissa at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 509 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 76 m
Climate in Larissa
Larissa has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Larissa 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
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:3918:53
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 07:22–08:15 · evening 18:16–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:22 · evening 19:09–19:20
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.
What is the weather like in Larissa in October?
In October, Larissa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Larissa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:39 – 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
- 46 %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 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %
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
Sunshine hours in Larissa
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 11.2 hours of daylight in Larissa, 47 % 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 Larissa
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 Larissa: 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, Larissa has about 6 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Larissa
How breezy and how cloudy Larissa 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 Larissa typically peaks at 9 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 46 % of the sky over Larissa: 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 and humidity in Larissa
How often the day gets hot in Larissa (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, Larissa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Larissa
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (22°). 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 | 35 | 10° | 3° | 4.2 h | 8 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 12° | 4° | 4.7 h | 8 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 15° | 6° | 5.9 h | 9 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 19° | 9° | 7.2 h | 7 | 39 |
| MayMay | 94 | 25° | 15° | 8.1 h | 6 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 30° | 20° | 10.4 h | 4 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 33° | 22° | 10.9 h | 2 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 32° | 22° | 9.7 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 27° | 18° | 7.3 h | 4 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 21° | 13° | 5.3 h | 6 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 16° | 9° | 4.0 h | 7 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 11° | 5° | 3.7 h | 9 | 74 |
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
39.63° N, 22.42° E · 76 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Larissa
The best time to visit Larissa is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to November. The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation.
Larissa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Larissa in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Larissa in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Larissa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Larissa in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Larissa for you.
Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Larissa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Larissa: score 94 against 84. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 94better |
| Day high | 21° | 25° |
| Night low | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Rainfall | 45 mm | 29 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 – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Larissa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
35January10° · 4 h
In January, Larissa is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in January45February12° · 5 h
In February, Larissa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in February64March15° · 6 h
In March, Larissa is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in March88April19° · 7 h
In April, Larissa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in April94May25° · 8 h
In May, Larissa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in May83June30° · 10 h
In June, Larissa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in June66July33° · 11 h
In July, Larissa is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in July69August32° · 10 h
In August, Larissa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in August94September27° · 7 h
In September, Larissa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 46 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in September84October21° · 5 h
In October, Larissa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in October68November16° · 4 h
In November, Larissa is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Larissa.
Larissa in November38December11° · 4 h
In December, Larissa is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Larissa.
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Larissa vs. Volos
In October Larissa has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs. 78). During the day it is about as warm in Volos as in Larissa.
| in October | Larissa | Volos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | – | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
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Larissa 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.
Larissa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.0 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
- 2,200 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 Larissa
When is the best time to visit Larissa?
The best time to visit Larissa is from April 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 Larissa?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Larissa?
The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Larissa get?
Larissa gets around 2,480 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 Larissa in?
Larissa uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Larissa?
A nonstop flight from London to Larissa takes about 3 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for Larissa?
Larissa has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 37.
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