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Paralia weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Paralia at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.7°
Sunshine a year
2,770 h
Rain a year
604 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
3 m

Climate in Paralia

Paralia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year, Paralia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Paralia

The best time to visit Paralia 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.

Paralia through the seasons

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

Paralia in spring

Mar – May

43

Fair

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

Paralia in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 29–31 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11.6 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Paralia in autumn

Sep – Nov

58

Fair

  • 16–27 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Paralia in winter

Dec – Feb

17

Poor

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 4.3 h of sun a day
  • 27 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 Paralia for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – July, 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

56

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

07:3918:52

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 07:22–08:16 · evening 18:15–19:08
Blue hour
Morning 07:12–07:22 · evening 19:08–19:19

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.

October in Paralia compared with home

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 low16°12°
Sea23°20°
Daylight11.8 h10.6 h

What is the weather like in Paralia in October?

In October, Paralia is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Paralia.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min07:39 – 18:52
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %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 %38 %
  • Seaweight 25 %61 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %79 %

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 Paralia

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 Paralia: score 98 against 56. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Paralia
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score5698better
Daytime high21°31°
Night-time low14°22°
Sea21.3°25.9°
Sunshine6.5 h12.0 hbetter
Rainy days73better
Rainfall69 mm19 mmbetter
Muggy days1better20

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Paralia month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January11° · Sea 14° · 4.0 h

In January, Paralia is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in January
21February12° · Sea 13° · 5.3 h

In February, Paralia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in February
24March15° · Sea 13° · 6.6 h

In March, Paralia is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in March
33April19° · Sea 15° · 7.8 h

In April, Paralia is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °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 42 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in April
73May24° · Sea 19° · 9.4 h

In May, Paralia is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in May
97June29° · Sea 23° · 11.2 h

In June, Paralia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in June
98July31° · Sea 26° · 12.0 h

In July, Paralia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 23 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 Paralia.

Paralia in July
98August31° · Sea 27° · 11.5 h

In August, Paralia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 23 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 Paralia.

Paralia in August
97September27° · Sea 25° · 8.7 h

In September, Paralia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in September
56October21° · Sea 21° · 6.5 h

In October, Paralia is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in October
22November16° · Sea 18° · 4.5 h

In November, Paralia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paralia.

Paralia in November
13December12° · Sea 15° · 3.5 h

In December, Paralia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 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 Paralia.

Paralia 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 Paralia

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)

CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (22°). 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 in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 66 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 14°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1611°4°13.6°4.0 h963
FebruaryFeb2112°5°12.8°5.3 h954
MarchMar2415°7°13.2°6.6 h964
AprilApr3319°11°15.1°7.8 h742
MayMay7324°15°19.0°9.4 h639
JuneJun9729°20°23.3°11.2 h522
JulyJul9831°22°25.9°12.0 h319
AugustAug9831°22°26.7°11.5 h317
SeptemberSep9727°18°24.7°8.7 h547
OctoberOct5621°14°21.3°6.5 h769
NovemberNov2216°10°18.1°4.5 h976
DecemberDec1312°5°15.4°3.5 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

40.27° N, 22.60° E · 3 m · Europe/Athens

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Paralia

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

Sea in October21.3°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.4 – 22.6 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.3°8 in 10 years 20.4° – 22.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Paralia ranges from 12.8 °C in February to 26.7 °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 25.9 and 27.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan13.6°12.7°14.7°cold
FebruaryFeb12.8°12.0°13.4°cold
MarchMar13.2°12.1°13.9°cold
AprilApr15.1°13.9°15.9°cold
MayMay19.0°17.7°20.0°fresh
JuneJun23.3°22.3°24.5°pleasant
JulyJul25.9°25.1°27.0°pleasant
AugustAug26.7°25.9°27.5°warm
SeptemberSep24.7°23.7°25.7°pleasant
OctoberOct21.3°20.4°22.6°refreshing
NovemberNov18.1°17.1°19.2°fresh
DecemberDec15.4°14.4°16.2°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Paralia

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

Per year
2,770 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.5 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 58 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Paralia, 58 % 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 Paralia: 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
604 mm on 82 days
Wettest month
Dec · 93 mm
Driest month
Aug · 17 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 69 mm

In October, Paralia has about 7 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Paralia

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 Paralia

How breezy and how cloudy Paralia 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
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Paralia typically peaks at 13 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 · 16 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 59 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Paralia: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 Paralia

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

Hot days a year
60 days
Hottest month
Jul · 31 °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 21 °C

In October, Paralia 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

Planning a trip to Paralia

Weather for your travel dates

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

Paralia 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.

Paralia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    30

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.4 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

    98

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 11.7 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    56

    Fair

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.8 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 5 min
Distance
2,160 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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Paralia vs Dion

In October the holiday weather in Paralia and Dion is about equally good (score 56 vs 55). During the day it is about as warm in Dion as in Paralia. The sea is about equally warm.

Paralia vs Dion, in October
in OctoberParaliaDion
Holiday weather score5655
Daytime high21°21°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberParalia 21°Dion 21°
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Ranking

Greece in October: the best places

In October, Paralia ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5Thessaloniki22°21°85
  6. 6Kozani19°85
  7. 7Kastoria19°85
  8. 8Serres22°85
  9. 21ParaliaThis page21°21°56
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Frequently asked questions about Paralia

When is the best time to visit Paralia?

The best time to visit Paralia 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 Paralia?

The sea temperature in Paralia ranges from 12.8 °C in February to 26.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Paralia in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Paralia?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Paralia?

The wettest month is December with 93 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 17 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Paralia get?

Paralia gets around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Paralia in?

Paralia is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Paralia?

A nonstop flight from London to Paralia takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,160 km.

Which school holidays are best for Paralia?

Paralia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 78, summer holidays 98, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 15.