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Palaio Faliro weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Palaio Faliro at a glance

Best time
Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 35°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.2°
Sunshine a year
2,570 h
Rain a year
366 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
18 m

Climate in Palaio Faliro

Palaio Faliro 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 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Palaio Faliro is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Palaio Faliro

The best time to visit Palaio Faliro is in June and from September to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – 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 58 mm of precipitation.

Palaio Faliro through the seasons

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

Palaio Faliro in spring

Mar – May

52

Fair

  • 18–27 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 7.5 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Palaio Faliro in summer

Jun – Aug

83

Excellent

  • 32–35 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11.0 h of sun a day
  • 6 rainy days in all

Palaio Faliro in autumn

Sep – Nov

72

Good

  • 19–30 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Palaio Faliro in winter

Dec – Feb

17

Poor

  • 13–15 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Palaio Faliro for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: 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

84

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: June, September – October

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

07:3218:49

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 07:16–08:08 · evening 18:14–19:05
Blue hour
Morning 07:06–07:16 · evening 19:05–19:16

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 Palaio Faliro compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 22°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high27°22°
Night-time low17°13°
Sea24°22°
Daylight11.8 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Palaio Faliro in October?

In October, Palaio Faliro is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 17 min07:32 – 18:49
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
38 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °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 %92 %
  • Seaweight 25 %86 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • 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

Compare two months in Palaio Faliro

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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September has the better holiday weather in Palaio Faliro: score 98 against 84. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Palaio Faliro
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score8498better
Daytime high25°30°
Night-time low15°19°
Sea23.0°25.2°
Sunshine6.2 h8.3 hbetter
Rainy days43better
Rainfall26 mm16 mmbetter
Muggy days2better5

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Palaio Faliro month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January13° · Sea 16° · 3.3 h

In January, Palaio Faliro is cool: daytime highs average 13 °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 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in January
20February15° · Sea 15° · 4.3 h

In February, Palaio Faliro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in February
25March18° · Sea 15° · 5.8 h

In March, Palaio Faliro is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 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 Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in March
50April22° · Sea 16° · 7.7 h

In April, Palaio Faliro is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in April
80May27° · Sea 19° · 8.9 h

In May, Palaio Faliro is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in May
88June32° · Sea 23° · 10.8 h

In June, Palaio Faliro is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in June
79July35° · Sea 25° · 11.6 h

In July, Palaio Faliro is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in July
82August35° · Sea 26° · 10.6 h

In August, Palaio Faliro is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in August
98September30° · Sea 25° · 8.3 h

In September, Palaio Faliro is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in September
84October25° · Sea 23° · 6.2 h

In October, Palaio Faliro is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in October
34November19° · Sea 20° · 4.0 h

In November, Palaio Faliro is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro in November
16December15° · Sea 18° · 2.8 h

In December, Palaio Faliro is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palaio Faliro.

Palaio Faliro 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 Palaio Faliro

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. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (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.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 25°Night 15°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1613°5°15.5°3.3 h850
FebruaryFeb2015°6°14.7°4.3 h746
MarchMar2518°8°14.9°5.8 h749
AprilApr5022°11°16.0°7.7 h529
MayMay8027°16°18.8°8.9 h521
JuneJun8832°20°22.5°10.8 h313
JulyJul7935°23°25.4°11.6 h16
AugustAug8235°22°26.2°10.6 h17
SeptemberSep9830°19°25.2°8.3 h316
OctoberOct8425°15°23.0°6.2 h426
NovemberNov3419°11°20.4°4.0 h746
DecemberDec1615°7°17.6°2.8 h858

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

37.93° N, 23.70° E · 18 m · Europe/Athens

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Palaio Faliro

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

Sea in October23.0°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 23.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.0°8 in 10 years 21.9° – 23.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Palaio Faliro ranges from 14.7 °C in February to 26.2 °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 25.4 and 27.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.5°14.6°16.6°cold
FebruaryFeb14.7°14.1°15.4°cold
MarchMar14.9°14.2°15.6°cold
AprilApr16.0°15.3°16.7°cold
MayMay18.8°17.8°19.4°fresh
JuneJun22.5°21.8°23.2°refreshing
JulyJul25.4°24.6°26.3°pleasant
AugustAug26.2°25.4°27.0°warm
SeptemberSep25.2°24.4°25.9°pleasant
OctoberOct23.0°21.9°23.9°pleasant
NovemberNov20.4°19.2°21.5°refreshing
DecemberDec17.6°16.5°18.9°fresh
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Palaio Faliro

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

Per year
2,570 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Palaio Faliro, 55 % 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 Palaio Faliro: 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
366 mm on 58 days
Wettest month
Dec · 58 mm
Driest month
Jul · 6 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 26 mm

In October, Palaio Faliro has about 4 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Palaio Faliro

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 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 Palaio Faliro

How breezy and how cloudy Palaio Faliro 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
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Palaio Faliro 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
36 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 7 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 57 %
OctoberCloud cover 38 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Palaio Faliro: mostly sunny, with about 6.2 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 Palaio Faliro

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

Hot days a year
107 days
Hottest month
Jul · 35 °C
Hot months
Jun – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Palaio Faliro has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Palaio Faliro

Weather for your travel dates

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

Palaio Faliro 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.

Palaio Faliro has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    43

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    82

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    81

    Excellent

    • 35 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 11.0 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    84

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    16

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 3.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 25 min
Distance
2,410 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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Palaio Faliro vs Piraeus

In October the holiday weather in Palaio Faliro and Piraeus is about equally good (score 84 vs 81). During the day Piraeus is 1 °C cooler than Palaio Faliro. The sea is about equally warm.

Palaio Faliro vs Piraeus, in October
in OctoberPalaio FaliroPiraeus
Holiday weather score8481
Daytime high25°24°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days44
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In October, Palaio Faliro ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  7. 7Palaio FaliroThis page25°23°84
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Frequently asked questions about Palaio Faliro

When is the best time to visit Palaio Faliro?

The best time to visit Palaio Faliro is in June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Palaio Faliro?

The sea temperature in Palaio Faliro ranges from 14.7 °C in February to 26.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Palaio Faliro in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Palaio Faliro?

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 Palaio Faliro?

The wettest month is December with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 6 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Palaio Faliro get?

Palaio Faliro gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Palaio Faliro in?

Palaio Faliro is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Palaio Faliro?

A nonstop flight from London to Palaio Faliro takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,410 km.

Which school holidays are best for Palaio Faliro?

Palaio Faliro has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 82, summer holidays 81, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 16.