AI-generatedPella at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,590 h
- Rain a year
- 506 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 62 m
Climate in Pella
Pella has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year, Pella is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:4018:51
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:23–08:17 · evening 18:14–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:23 · 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.
What is the weather like in Pella in October?
In October, Pella is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Pella.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:40 – 18:51
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 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+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Pella
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 5.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Pella, 52 % 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 Pella
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 45 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 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 Pella: 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, Pella has about 6 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pella
How breezy and how cloudy Pella 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 Pella typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Pella: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Pella
How often the day gets hot in Pella (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, Pella 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pella
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (21°). 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) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | 9° | 0° | 3.2 h | 8 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 11° | 2° | 4.5 h | 7 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 14° | 4° | 6.2 h | 9 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 19° | 8° | 7.4 h | 7 | 40 |
| MayMay | 94 | 24° | 14° | 9.0 h | 7 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 30° | 19° | 10.9 h | 5 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 33° | 21° | 11.9 h | 3 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 32° | 21° | 11.3 h | 4 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 27° | 16° | 8.6 h | 5 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 21° | 11° | 5.8 h | 6 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 15° | 7° | 3.5 h | 7 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 10° | 2° | 2.6 h | 8 | 71 |
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
40.76° N, 22.53° E · 62 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Pella
The best time to visit Pella is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to November. The wettest month is December with 71 mm of precipitation.
Pella through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pella in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 14–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Pella in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Pella in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 15–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Pella in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pella for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pella
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 Pella: score 96 against 85. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 85 | 96better |
| Day high | 21° | 27° |
| Night low | 11° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 33 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Pella month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January9° · 3 h
In January, Pella is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 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 Pella.
Pella in January44February11° · 5 h
In February, Pella is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in February66March14° · 6 h
In March, Pella is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in March89April19° · 7 h
In April, Pella is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in April94May24° · 9 h
In May, Pella is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in May78June30° · 11 h
In June, Pella is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in June60July33° · 12 h
In July, Pella is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in July62August32° · 11 h
In August, Pella is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in August96September27° · 9 h
In September, Pella is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in September85October21° · 6 h
In October, Pella is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in October63November15° · 4 h
In November, Pella is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Pella.
Pella in November32December10° · 3 h
In December, Pella is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pella.
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Pella vs. Thessaloniki
In October the holiday weather in Pella and Thessaloniki is about equally good (score 85 vs. 84). During the day it is about as warm in Thessaloniki as in Pella.
| in October | Pella | Thessaloniki |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | – | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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Pella 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.
Pella has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 2.9 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 5 min
- Distance
- 2,120 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 Pella
When is the best time to visit Pella?
The best time to visit Pella is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pella?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Pella?
The wettest month is December with 71 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pella get?
Pella gets around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Pella in?
Pella uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Pella?
A nonstop flight from London to Pella takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,120 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pella?
Pella has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 30.
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