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Leptokarya weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Leptokarya at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.7°
Sunshine a year
2,860 h
Rain a year
738 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
29 m

Climate in Leptokarya

Leptokarya has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Leptokarya is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Leptokarya

The best time to visit Leptokarya 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 113 mm of precipitation.

Leptokarya through the seasons

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

Leptokarya in spring

Mar – May

44

Fair

  • 15–24 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Leptokarya in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11.8 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Leptokarya in autumn

Sep – Nov

59

Fair

  • 16–26 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.9 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Leptokarya in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 10–12 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 31 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 Leptokarya for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – July, 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

56

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:3918:52

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 18:15–19:09
Blue hour
Morning 07:12–07:22 · evening 19:09–19:19

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 Leptokarya 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 20°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°19°
Night-time low16°12°
Sea23°20°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Leptokarya in October?

In October, Leptokarya is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min07:39 – 18:52
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 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+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %35 %
  • Seaweight 25 %61 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %78 %

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 Leptokarya

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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July has the better holiday weather in Leptokarya: score 99 against 56. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Leptokarya
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score5699better
Daytime high21°31°
Night-time low14°22°
Sea21.3°25.9°
Sunshine6.8 h12.1 hbetter
Rainy days72better
Rainfall81 mm22 mmbetter
Muggy days1better20

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Leptokarya month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January10° · Sea 14° · 4.1 h

In January, Leptokarya is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in January
20February12° · Sea 13° · 5.4 h

In February, Leptokarya is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in February
25March15° · Sea 13° · 6.9 h

In March, Leptokarya is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in March
33April19° · Sea 15° · 8.2 h

In April, Leptokarya is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in April
73May24° · Sea 19° · 9.6 h

In May, Leptokarya is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in May
97June28° · Sea 23° · 11.4 h

In June, Leptokarya is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in June
99July31° · Sea 26° · 12.1 h

In July, Leptokarya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 22 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 Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in July
99August31° · Sea 27° · 11.8 h

In August, Leptokarya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in August
98September26° · Sea 25° · 9.1 h

In September, Leptokarya is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in September
56October21° · Sea 21° · 6.8 h

In October, Leptokarya is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in October
24November16° · Sea 18° · 4.9 h

In November, Leptokarya is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya in November
12December12° · Sea 16° · 3.6 h

In December, Leptokarya is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leptokarya.

Leptokarya 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 Leptokarya

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 (4°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June 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 66 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 14°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1510°4°13.7°4.1 h1090
FebruaryFeb2012°5°13.0°5.4 h1080
MarchMar2515°7°13.3°6.9 h1079
AprilApr3319°11°15.1°8.2 h745
MayMay7324°15°19.0°9.6 h638
JuneJun9728°19°23.3°11.4 h420
JulyJul9931°22°25.9°12.1 h222
AugustAug9931°22°26.7°11.8 h317
SeptemberSep9826°18°24.6°9.1 h670
OctoberOct5621°14°21.3°6.8 h781
NovemberNov2416°10°18.1°4.9 h983
DecemberDec1212°5°15.5°3.6 h11113

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

40.06° N, 22.56° E · 29 m · Europe/Athens

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Leptokarya

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

Sea in October21.3°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.3 – 22.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.3°8 in 10 years 20.3° – 22.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Leptokarya ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 26.7 °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 October 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 25.9 and 27.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.7°12.7°14.8°cold
FebruaryFeb13.0°12.1°13.5°cold
MarchMar13.3°12.3°13.9°cold
AprilApr15.1°14.0°15.9°cold
MayMay19.0°17.7°20.0°fresh
JuneJun23.3°22.2°24.5°pleasant
JulyJul25.9°25.1°26.9°pleasant
AugustAug26.7°25.9°27.5°warm
SeptemberSep24.6°23.6°25.6°pleasant
OctoberOct21.3°20.3°22.6°refreshing
NovemberNov18.1°17.1°19.2°fresh
DecemberDec15.5°14.4°16.4°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Leptokarya

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

Per year
2,860 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.8 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 61 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Leptokarya, 61 % 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 Leptokarya: 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
738 mm on 84 days
Wettest month
Dec · 113 mm
Driest month
Aug · 17 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 81 mm

In October, Leptokarya has about 7 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Leptokarya

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 Leptokarya

How breezy and how cloudy Leptokarya 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
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Leptokarya typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

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
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 14 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 60 %
OctoberCloud cover 47 %Sunshine 6.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Leptokarya: variable cloud, with about 6.8 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 Leptokarya

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

Hot days a year
56 days
Hottest month
Jul · 31 °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 21 °C

In October, Leptokarya 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

Planning a trip to Leptokarya

Weather for your travel dates

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

Leptokarya 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.

Leptokarya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    31

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    78

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 10.0 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 11.9 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    56

    Fair

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.9 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 5 min
Distance
2,180 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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Leptokarya vs Litochoro

In October Leptokarya has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs 39). During the day Litochoro is 2 °C cooler than Leptokarya. The sea is about equally warm.

Leptokarya vs Litochoro, in October
in OctoberLeptokaryaLitochoro
Holiday weather score5639
Daytime high21°19°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days710
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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OctoberLeptokarya 21°Litochoro 19°
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In October, Leptokarya ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 21LeptokaryaThis page21°21°56
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Frequently asked questions about Leptokarya

When is the best time to visit Leptokarya?

The best time to visit Leptokarya 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 Leptokarya?

The sea temperature in Leptokarya ranges from 13.0 °C in February to 26.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Leptokarya in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Leptokarya?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.

When does it rain most in Leptokarya?

The wettest month is December with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 17 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Leptokarya get?

Leptokarya gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Leptokarya in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Leptokarya?

A nonstop flight from London to Leptokarya takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,180 km.

Which school holidays are best for Leptokarya?

Leptokarya has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 78, summer holidays 99, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 14.