AI-generatedMegalopoli at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 873 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 429 m
Climate in Megalopoli
Megalopoli 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 12 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Megalopoli is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Megalopoli
The best time to visit Megalopoli is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from December to February; the wettest month is November with 133 mm.
Megalopoli through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Megalopoli in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Megalopoli in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Megalopoli in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–28 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Megalopoli in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- 4.3 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
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Dec – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
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 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:3818:56
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 07:22–08:13 · evening 18:21–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:22 · evening 19:12–19:22
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 Megalopoli compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Megalopoli in October?
In October, Megalopoli is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:38 – 18:56
- UV index
- 5 · 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
- 40 %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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
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
Compare two months in Megalopoli
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 Megalopoli: score 91 against 83. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 44 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Megalopoli month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January12° · 4.4 h
In January, Megalopoli is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in January44February13° · 4.8 h
In February, Megalopoli is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in February67March15° · 6.0 h
In March, Megalopoli is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in March86April20° · 7.5 h
In April, Megalopoli is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in April91May25° · 8.4 h
In May, Megalopoli is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in May80June30° · 10.6 h
In June, Megalopoli is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 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 Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in June55July33° · 11.1 h
In July, Megalopoli is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in July56August33° · 10.0 h
In August, Megalopoli is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in August84September28° · 7.6 h
In September, Megalopoli is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in September83October23° · 5.9 h
In October, Megalopoli is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in October71November18° · 4.2 h
In November, Megalopoli is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli in November41December13° · 3.7 h
In December, Megalopoli is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Megalopoli.
Megalopoli 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 Megalopoli
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December 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 | 38 | 12° | 3° | 4.4 h | 12 | 132 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 13° | 3° | 4.8 h | 12 | 113 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 15° | 5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 20° | 7° | 7.5 h | 8 | 61 |
| MayMay | 91 | 25° | 11° | 8.4 h | 7 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 30° | 15° | 10.6 h | 5 | 27 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 33° | 18° | 11.1 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 33° | 18° | 10.0 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 28° | 15° | 7.6 h | 6 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 23° | 11° | 5.9 h | 7 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 18° | 8° | 4.2 h | 10 | 133 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 13° | 4° | 3.7 h | 13 | 130 |
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 Megalopoli
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 11.3 hours of daylight in Megalopoli, 52 % 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 Megalopoli: 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, Megalopoli has about 7 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Megalopoli
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Megalopoli
How breezy and how cloudy Megalopoli 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 Megalopoli typically peaks at 10 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 40 % of the sky over Megalopoli: mostly sunny, 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 Megalopoli
How often the day gets hot in Megalopoli (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, Megalopoli has about 0 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
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Megalopoli 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.
Megalopoli has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.1 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 20 min
- Distance
- 2,360 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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Megalopoli vs Tripoli
In October the holiday weather in Megalopoli and Tripoli is about equally good (score 83 vs 84). During the day Tripoli is 1 °C cooler than Megalopoli.
| in October | Megalopoli | Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Megalopoli
When is the best time to visit Megalopoli?
The best time to visit Megalopoli 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 Megalopoli?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Megalopoli?
Rain is frequent from December to February; the wettest month is November with 133 mm. The driest month is July with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Megalopoli get?
Megalopoli gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Megalopoli in?
Megalopoli is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Megalopoli?
A nonstop flight from London to Megalopoli takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Megalopoli?
Megalopoli has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 89, summer holidays 56, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 40.