AI-generatedNafplio at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,700 h
- Rain a year
- 370 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Nafplio
Nafplio 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 13 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Nafplio is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, August – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:3618:53
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 07:19–08:11 · evening 18:18–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:19 · 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.
What is the weather like in Nafplio in October?
In October, Nafplio is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nafplio.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:36 – 18:53
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
- Seaweight 25 %89 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
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
Sea temperature in Nafplio
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.1 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nafplio ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November 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 25.7 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.1° | 15.2° | 17.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.7° | 16.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.4° | 14.7° | 16.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.4° | 15.8° | 17.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.3° | 18.4° | 20.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 23.1° | 22.4° | 23.8° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.9° | 25.1° | 27.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.7° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.3° | 24.3° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.2° | 22.1° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.7° | 19.5° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.1° | 16.9° | 19.3° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Nafplio
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 6.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Nafplio, 53 % 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 Nafplio
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 10).
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 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 Nafplio: 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, Nafplio has about 4 rainy days with 32 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nafplio
How breezy and how cloudy Nafplio 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 Nafplio typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Nafplio: mostly sunny, with about 6.0 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 Nafplio
How often the day gets hot in Nafplio (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, Nafplio has about 1 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nafplio
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 13° | 6° | 16.1° | 4.5 h | 7 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 14° | 6° | 15.3° | 5.3 h | 7 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 17° | 7° | 15.4° | 6.4 h | 7 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 21° | 10° | 16.4° | 8.0 h | 5 | 24 |
| MayMay | 83 | 27° | 15° | 19.3° | 8.9 h | 4 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 32° | 20° | 23.1° | 11.2 h | 3 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 35° | 23° | 25.9° | 11.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 34° | 23° | 26.5° | 10.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 29° | 20° | 25.3° | 8.2 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 23° | 15° | 23.2° | 6.0 h | 4 | 32 |
| NovemberNov | 36 | 18° | 11° | 20.7° | 4.5 h | 6 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 14° | 7° | 18.1° | 3.8 h | 7 | 52 |
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
37.57° N, 22.81° E · 5 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Nafplio
The best time to visit Nafplio is from May to June and from August to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is December with 52 mm of precipitation.
Nafplio through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nafplio in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–27 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Nafplio in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 32–35 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Nafplio in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Nafplio in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nafplio for you.
Your best months: September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nafplio
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Nafplio: score 97 against 78. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 97better |
| Day high | 23° | 29° |
| Night low | 15° | 20° |
| Sea | 23.2° | 25.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Rainfall | 32 mm | 27 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Nafplio month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January13° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In January, Nafplio is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in January24February14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In February, Nafplio is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in February28March17° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In March, Nafplio is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in March47April21° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Nafplio is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in April83May27° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Nafplio is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in May93June32° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Nafplio is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in June81July35° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, Nafplio is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in July86August34° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Nafplio is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in August97September29° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Nafplio is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in September78October23° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Nafplio is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in October36November18° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In November, Nafplio is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nafplio.
Nafplio in November22December14° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In December, Nafplio is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nafplio.
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Nafplio vs. Árgos
In October the holiday weather in Nafplio and Árgos is about equally good (score 78 vs. 77). During the day it is about as warm in Árgos as in Nafplio. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Nafplio | Árgos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Aug – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Nafplio
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Nafplio 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.
Nafplio has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 25 min
- Distance
- 2,390 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 Nafplio
When is the best time to visit Nafplio?
The best time to visit Nafplio is from May to June and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nafplio?
The sea temperature in Nafplio ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Nafplio in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Nafplio?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Nafplio?
The wettest month is December with 52 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nafplio get?
Nafplio gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Nafplio in?
Nafplio uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nafplio?
A nonstop flight from London to Nafplio takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nafplio?
Nafplio has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 85, Summer holidays 84, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 21.
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