AI-generatedParga at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 1,193 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Parga
Parga has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Parga 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
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:4719:01
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 07:30–08:23 · evening 18:25–19:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:20–07:30 · evening 19:18–19:28
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 Parga in October?
In October, Parga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Parga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:47 – 19:01
- 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
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %43 %
- Seaweight 25 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Parga
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.8 – 23.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Parga ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October to March 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 24.9 and 27.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.0° | 15.2° | 16.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.6° | 16.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.3° | 14.6° | 15.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.3° | 15.7° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.3° | 18.4° | 20.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.9° | 22.0° | 24.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.9° | 23.8° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.0° | 24.9° | 27.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.8° | 23.8° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.6° | 21.8° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.2° | 18.9° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.7° | 16.8° | 18.8° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Parga
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 11.2 hours of daylight in Parga, 54 % 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 Parga
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 Parga: 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, Parga has about 9 rainy days with 144 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Parga
How breezy and how cloudy Parga 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 Parga typically peaks at 16 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 44 % of the sky over Parga: 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 Parga
How often the day gets hot in Parga (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, Parga 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Parga
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 (10+ 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 (22°). 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) from May to June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 85 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 13 | 12° | 6° | 16.0° | 4.6 h | 13 | 157 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 13° | 7° | 15.3° | 5.1 h | 11 | 134 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 15° | 8° | 15.3° | 6.3 h | 11 | 107 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 18° | 11° | 16.3° | 7.5 h | 9 | 64 |
| MayMay | 62 | 22° | 15° | 19.3° | 8.6 h | 6 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 27° | 19° | 22.9° | 11.0 h | 3 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 21° | 24.9° | 11.6 h | 1 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 22° | 26.0° | 10.3 h | 2 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 26° | 19° | 24.8° | 7.8 h | 7 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 22° | 15° | 22.6° | 6.0 h | 9 | 144 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 18° | 12° | 20.2° | 4.3 h | 13 | 221 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 14° | 8° | 17.7° | 4.1 h | 14 | 199 |
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
39.29° N, 20.40° E · 12 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Parga
The best time to visit Parga is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 221 mm.
Parga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Parga in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Parga in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Parga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Parga in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 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 Parga for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Parga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Parga: score 100 against 58. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 58 | 100better |
| Day high | 22° | 29° |
| Night low | 15° | 21° |
| Sea | 22.6° | 24.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 11.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 144 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 26 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Parga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January12° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In January, Parga is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 157 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in January17February13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In February, Parga is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 134 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in February21March15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In March, Parga is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in March28April18° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Parga is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in April62May22° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Parga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in May96June27° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Parga is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in June100July29° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Parga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 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 Parga.
Parga in July100August30° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Parga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °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 14 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 Parga.
Parga in August92September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Parga is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in September58October22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Parga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 144 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in October23November18° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In November, Parga is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 221 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Parga.
Parga in November13December14° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In December, Parga is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 199 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Parga.
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Parga vs. Preveza
In October the holiday weather in Parga and Preveza is about equally good (score 58 vs. 58). During the day it is about as warm in Preveza as in Parga. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Parga | Preveza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 58 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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- 23PargaThis page22°23°58
Planning a trip to Parga
Weather for your travel dates
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Parga 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.
Parga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 58
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.4 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
- Distance
- 2,110 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 Parga
When is the best time to visit Parga?
The best time to visit Parga 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 Parga?
The sea temperature in Parga ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Parga in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Parga?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Parga?
Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 221 mm. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Parga get?
Parga gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Parga in?
Parga uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Parga?
A nonstop flight from London to Parga takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Parga?
Parga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 69, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 13.
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