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Neos Marmaras weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Neos Marmaras at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.4°
Sunshine a year
2,660 h
Rain a year
617 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Neos Marmaras

Neos Marmaras has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Neos Marmaras is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Neos Marmaras

The best time to visit Neos Marmaras 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 93 mm of precipitation.

Neos Marmaras through the seasons

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

Neos Marmaras in spring

Mar – May

43

Fair

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

Neos Marmaras in summer

Jun – Aug

96

Excellent

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11.2 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Neos Marmaras in autumn

Sep – Nov

59

Fair

  • 17–27 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Neos Marmaras in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 12–13 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 3.9 h of sun a day
  • 26 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 Neos Marmaras for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, August – 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

58

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:3418:47

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 07:17–08:11 · evening 18:10–19:04
Blue hour
Morning 07:07–07:17 · evening 19:04–19:14

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 Neos Marmaras compared with 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 low17°13°
Sea23°20°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Neos Marmaras in October?

In October, Neos Marmaras is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min07:34 – 18:47
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %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 %47 %
  • Seaweight 25 %59 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %82 %

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 Neos Marmaras

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 Neos Marmaras: score 96 against 58. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Neos Marmaras
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score5896better
Daytime high22°32°
Night-time low15°23°
Sea21.1°26.0°
Sunshine6.1 h11.5 hbetter
Rainy days74better
Rainfall58 mm30 mmbetter
Muggy days2better18

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Neos Marmaras month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January12° · Sea 14° · 3.6 h

In January, Neos Marmaras is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in January
21February13° · Sea 14° · 4.9 h

In February, Neos Marmaras is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in February
22March15° · Sea 14° · 6.1 h

In March, Neos Marmaras is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in March
32April19° · Sea 15° · 7.8 h

In April, Neos Marmaras is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in April
74May24° · Sea 19° · 9.5 h

In May, Neos Marmaras is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in May
95June29° · Sea 23° · 11.0 h

In June, Neos Marmaras is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in June
96July32° · Sea 26° · 11.5 h

In July, Neos Marmaras is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 25 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 Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in July
96August32° · Sea 26° · 11.0 h

In August, Neos Marmaras is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 24 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 Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in August
96September27° · Sea 24° · 8.5 h

In September, Neos Marmaras is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in September
58October22° · Sea 21° · 6.1 h

In October, Neos Marmaras is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in October
23November17° · Sea 18° · 4.2 h

In November, Neos Marmaras is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in November
13December13° · Sea 16° · 3.2 h

In December, Neos Marmaras is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Neos Marmaras.

Neos Marmaras in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Neos Marmaras

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)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

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 August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 52 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 22°Night 15°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1512°6°14.3°3.6 h964
FebruaryFeb2113°6°13.9°4.9 h855
MarchMar2215°8°13.7°6.1 h1068
AprilApr3219°11°14.8°7.8 h743
MayMay7424°16°18.6°9.5 h744
JuneJun9529°20°23.2°11.0 h532
JulyJul9632°23°26.0°11.5 h430
AugustAug9632°23°26.4°11.0 h324
SeptemberSep9627°19°24.2°8.5 h645
OctoberOct5822°15°21.1°6.1 h758
NovemberNov2317°11°18.0°4.2 h761
DecemberDec1313°7°15.6°3.2 h1093

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

40.10° N, 23.78° E · 12 m · Europe/Athens

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Neos Marmaras

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

Sea in October21.1°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 22.4 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.1°8 in 10 years 20.0° – 22.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Neos Marmaras ranges from 13.7 °C in March to 26.4 °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 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 25.5 and 27.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.3°13.2°15.6°cold
FebruaryFeb13.9°12.4°15.0°cold
MarchMar13.7°12.7°14.7°cold
AprilApr14.8°13.6°15.7°cold
MayMay18.6°17.6°19.4°fresh
JuneJun23.2°22.4°24.1°pleasant
JulyJul26.0°25.1°27.1°warm
AugustAug26.4°25.5°27.2°warm
SeptemberSep24.2°23.4°25.0°pleasant
OctoberOct21.1°20.0°22.4°refreshing
NovemberNov18.0°16.6°19.2°fresh
DecemberDec15.6°14.8°16.7°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Neos Marmaras

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

Per year
2,660 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.1 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 54 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Neos Marmaras, 54 % 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 Neos Marmaras: 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
617 mm on 81 days
Wettest month
Dec · 93 mm
Driest month
Aug · 24 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 58 mm

In October, Neos Marmaras has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Neos Marmaras

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 and clouds in Neos Marmaras

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

In October, the wind in Neos Marmaras typically peaks at 16 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
43 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 17 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 61 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 6.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Neos Marmaras: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Neos Marmaras

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

Hot days a year
65 days
Hottest month
Jul · 32 °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 22 °C

In October, Neos Marmaras has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Neos Marmaras

Weather for your travel dates

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

Neos Marmaras 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.

Neos Marmaras has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    29

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 7.3 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
    • 9.8 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 11.2 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    58

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.4 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 15 min
Distance
2,250 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.

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Neos Marmaras vs Sarti

In October Neos Marmaras has the better holiday weather (score 58 vs 52). During the day Sarti is 1 °C cooler than Neos Marmaras. The sea is about equally warm.

Neos Marmaras vs Sarti, in October
in OctoberNeos MarmarasSarti
Holiday weather score5852
Daytime high22°21°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberNeos Marmaras 22°Sarti 21°
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Frequently asked questions about Neos Marmaras

When is the best time to visit Neos Marmaras?

The best time to visit Neos Marmaras 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 Neos Marmaras?

The sea temperature in Neos Marmaras ranges from 13.7 °C in March to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Neos Marmaras in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Neos Marmaras?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Neos Marmaras?

The wettest month is December with 93 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 24 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Neos Marmaras get?

Neos Marmaras gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Neos Marmaras in?

Neos Marmaras is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Neos Marmaras?

A nonstop flight from London to Neos Marmaras takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,250 km.

Which school holidays are best for Neos Marmaras?

Neos Marmaras has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 78, summer holidays 96, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 14.