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Sun, sea & sand

Poros at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 32°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.1°
Sunshine a year
2,790 h
Rain a year
342 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
23 m

Climate in Poros

Poros 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 13 °C. With around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year, Poros is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

75

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

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

07:3318:51

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 07:17–08:08 · evening 18:15–19:07
Blue hour
Morning 07:07–07:17 · evening 19:07–19:17

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 Poros in October?

In October, Poros is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Poros.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 18 min07:33 – 18:51
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
36 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3Europe/Athens

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %65 %
  • Seaweight 25 %86 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
  • 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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Poros

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

Sea in October23.0°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 21.8 – 23.8 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.0°8 in 10 years 21.8° – 23.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Poros ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 26.1 °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 October 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 25.1 and 26.9 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.7°14.8°16.9°cold
FebruaryFeb15.1°14.5°15.8°cold
MarchMar15.3°14.6°16.0°cold
AprilApr16.3°15.6°17.0°cold
MayMay19.0°18.1°19.8°fresh
JuneJun22.7°22.1°23.5°refreshing
JulyJul25.4°24.6°26.4°pleasant
AugustAug26.1°25.1°26.9°warm
SeptemberSep25.1°24.1°26.0°pleasant
OctoberOct23.0°21.8°23.8°pleasant
NovemberNov20.5°19.4°21.5°refreshing
DecemberDec17.8°16.5°19.0°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Poros

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

Per year
2,790 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.3 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Poros, 56 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Poros

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 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

Rain in Poros: 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
342 mm on 52 days
Wettest month
Dec · 53 mm
Driest month
Jul · 3 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 28 mm

In October, Poros has about 4 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Poros

How breezy and how cloudy Poros 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 · light breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 16 km/h
Calmest month
May · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Poros typically peaks at 14 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.

Year average
34 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 6 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 36 %Sunshine 6.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Poros: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 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 Poros

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

Hot days a year
67 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+) 0Day high 23 °C

In October, Poros has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Poros

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. 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 (9°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 42 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 23°Night 18°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2113°9°15.7°4.6 h749
FebruaryFeb2514°9°15.1°5.5 h642
MarchMar2916°11°15.3°6.6 h645
AprilApr3819°13°16.3°8.2 h420
MayMay7624°17°19.0°9.2 h416
JuneJun9529°22°22.7°11.5 h28
JulyJul9632°25°25.4°11.9 h13
AugustAug9732°25°26.1°10.6 h18
SeptemberSep9828°22°25.1°8.4 h426
OctoberOct7523°18°23.0°6.3 h428
NovemberNov3619°15°20.5°4.8 h644
DecemberDec2215°11°17.8°4.1 h853

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

37.50° N, 23.45° E · 23 m · Europe/Athens

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Poros

The best time to visit Poros 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 May and from September to November. The wettest month is December with 53 mm of precipitation.

Poros through the seasons

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

Poros in spring

Mar – May

48

Fair

  • 16–24 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Poros in summer

Jun – Aug

96

Excellent

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

Poros in autumn

Sep – Nov

70

Good

  • 19–28 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Poros in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Poros 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.

Compare two months in Poros

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

September has the better holiday weather in Poros: score 98 against 75. In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs. September, Poros
MonthOctoberSeptember
Weather score7598better
Day high23°28°
Night low18°22°
Sea23.0°25.1°
Sunshine6.3 h8.4 hbetter
Rainy days44
Rainfall28 mm26 mm
Muggy days2better8

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 – May, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Poros month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January13° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In January, Poros is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in January
25February14° · Sea 15° · 6 h

In February, Poros is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in February
29March16° · Sea 15° · 7 h

In March, Poros is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in March
38April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h

In April, Poros is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in April
76May24° · Sea 19° · 9 h

In May, Poros is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in May
95June29° · Sea 23° · 12 h

In June, Poros is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in June
96July32° · Sea 25° · 12 h

In July, Poros is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in July
97August32° · Sea 26° · 11 h

In August, Poros is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in August
98September28° · Sea 25° · 8 h

In September, Poros is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in September
75October23° · Sea 23° · 6 h

In October, Poros is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in October
36November19° · Sea 21° · 5 h

In November, Poros is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in November
22December15° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In December, Poros is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Poros.

Poros in December
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Poros vs. Ýdra

In October the holiday weather in Poros and Ýdra is about equally good (score 75 vs. 74). During the day it is about as warm in Ýdra as in Poros. The sea is about equally warm.

Poros vs. Ýdra, in October
in OctoberPorosÝdra
Holiday score7574
Daytime high23°23°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days44
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPoros 23°Ýdra 23°
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Greece in October: the best places

In October, Poros ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Mycenae23°90
  4. 4Sparta24°88
  5. 5Thebes22°84
  6. 6Mystras21°83
  7. 7Olympia22°80
  8. 8Patras21°23°80
  9. 13PorosThis page23°23°75
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Planning a trip to Poros

Weather for your travel dates

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

Poros 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.

Poros has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    35

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    80

    Excellent

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.7 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    97

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    75

    Good

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 14 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 25 min
Distance
2,430 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 Poros

When is the best time to visit Poros?

The best time to visit Poros 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 Poros?

The sea temperature in Poros ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Poros in October?

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

What is the warmest month in Poros?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.

When does it rain most in Poros?

The wettest month is December with 53 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Poros get?

Poros gets around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Poros in?

Poros uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Poros?

A nonstop flight from London to Poros takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,430 km.

Which school holidays are best for Poros?

Poros has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 22.

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