AI-generatedMystras at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,580 h
- Rain a year
- 873 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 358 m
Climate in Mystras
Mystras has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Mystras is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:3718:55
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 07:21–08:12 · evening 18:20–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:21 · evening 19:11–19:21
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 Mystras in October?
In October, Mystras is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 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 Mystras.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:37 – 18:55
- 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+3Europe/Athens
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
Sunshine hours in Mystras
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 Mystras, 52 % 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 Mystras
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 60 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 Mystras: 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, Mystras has about 7 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mystras
How breezy and how cloudy Mystras 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 Mystras typically peaks at 10 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 40 % of the sky over Mystras: 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 and humidity in Mystras
How often the day gets hot in Mystras (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, Mystras 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 Mystras
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 February (6°), the warmest in August (21°). 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) in June 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 | 33 | 11° | 6° | 4.4 h | 12 | 132 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 11° | 6° | 4.9 h | 12 | 113 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 14° | 7° | 6.0 h | 11 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 17° | 10° | 7.5 h | 8 | 61 |
| MayMay | 91 | 22° | 14° | 8.4 h | 7 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 26° | 18° | 10.6 h | 5 | 27 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 29° | 21° | 11.1 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 29° | 21° | 10.0 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 25° | 18° | 7.7 h | 6 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 21° | 14° | 5.9 h | 7 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 16° | 11° | 4.3 h | 10 | 133 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 12° | 7° | 3.7 h | 13 | 130 |
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
37.07° N, 22.37° E · 358 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Mystras
The best time to visit Mystras is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. Rain is most frequent from December to February; the wettest month is November with 133 mm.
Mystras through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mystras in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Mystras in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Mystras in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Mystras in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mystras for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mystras
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 Mystras: score 99 against 83. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 83 | 99better |
| Day high | 21° | 26° |
| Night low | 14° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 10.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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 – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Mystras month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
33January11° · 4 h
In January, Mystras is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 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 Mystras.
Mystras in January38February11° · 5 h
In February, Mystras is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mystras.
Mystras in February56March14° · 6 h
In March, Mystras is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mystras.
Mystras in March85April17° · 8 h
In April, Mystras is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 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 Mystras.
Mystras in April91May22° · 8 h
In May, Mystras is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 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 Mystras.
Mystras in May99June26° · 11 h
In June, Mystras is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mystras.
Mystras in June84July29° · 11 h
In July, Mystras is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mystras.
Mystras in July84August29° · 10 h
In August, Mystras is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mystras.
Mystras in August91September25° · 8 h
In September, Mystras is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mystras.
Mystras in September83October21° · 6 h
In October, Mystras is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 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 Mystras.
Mystras in October68November16° · 4 h
In November, Mystras is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4 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 Mystras.
Mystras in November37December12° · 4 h
In December, Mystras is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mystras.
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Mystras vs. Sparta
In October Sparta has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs. 83). During the day Sparta is 3 °C warmer than Mystras.
| in October | Mystras | Sparta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Greece in October: the best places
In October, Mystras ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Mystras 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.
Mystras has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 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 25 min
- Distance
- 2,400 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 Mystras
When is the best time to visit Mystras?
The best time to visit Mystras is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mystras?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Mystras?
Rain is most 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 Mystras get?
Mystras gets around 2,580 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 Mystras in?
Mystras uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mystras?
A nonstop flight from London to Mystras takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mystras?
Mystras has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 35.
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