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Pórto Chéli weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Pórto Chéli at a glance

Best time
May – Oct
Warmest month
Jul · 34°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.3°
Sunshine a year
2,800 h
Rain a year
342 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
1 m

Climate in Pórto Chéli

Pórto Chéli has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Pórto Chéli 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 Pórto Chéli

The best time to visit Pórto Chéli is from May 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 December. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is December with 53 mm of precipitation.

Pórto Chéli through the seasons

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

Pórto Chéli in spring

Mar – May

54

Fair

  • 17–26 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Pórto Chéli in summer

Jun – Aug

90

Excellent

  • 31–34 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11.4 h of sun a day
  • 4 rainy days in all

Pórto Chéli in autumn

Sep – Nov

74

Good

  • 20–29 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Pórto Chéli in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 14–16 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 4.7 h of sun a day
  • 21 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 – Dec

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 Pórto Chéli for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June, 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

83

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – October

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 20°

07:3418:52

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 07:18–08:09 · evening 18:17–19:08
Blue hour
Morning 07:08–07:18 · evening 19:08–19:18

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 Pórto Chéli compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° 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 high26°22°
Night-time low19°15°
Sea24°22°
Daylight11.9 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Pórto Chéli in October?

In October, Pórto Chéli is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 18 min07:34 – 18:52
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
36 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %87 %
  • Seaweight 25 %87 %
  • 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

Compare two months in Pórto Chéli

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 Pórto Chéli: score 98 against 83. 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, Pórto Chéli
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score8398better
Daytime high24°29°
Night-time low17°21°
Sea23.1°25.2°
Sunshine6.3 h8.4 hbetter
Rainy days44
Rainfall28 mm26 mm
Muggy days1better6

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Pórto Chéli month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

21January14° · Sea 16° · 4.6 h

In January, Pórto Chéli is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 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 Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in January
25February15° · Sea 15° · 5.5 h

In February, Pórto Chéli 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 5.5 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 Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in February
29March17° · Sea 15° · 6.6 h

In March, Pórto Chéli is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 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 Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in March
49April21° · Sea 16° · 8.2 h

In April, Pórto Chéli is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in April
83May26° · Sea 19° · 9.3 h

In May, Pórto Chéli is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.3 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in May
96June31° · Sea 23° · 11.6 h

In June, Pórto Chéli is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in June
86July34° · Sea 26° · 12.0 h

In July, Pórto Chéli is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12.0 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in July
88August33° · Sea 26° · 10.6 h

In August, Pórto Chéli is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °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 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in August
98September29° · Sea 25° · 8.4 h

In September, Pórto Chéli is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in September
83October24° · Sea 23° · 6.3 h

In October, Pórto Chéli is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in October
41November20° · Sea 21° · 4.7 h

In November, Pórto Chéli is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli in November
22December16° · Sea 18° · 4.0 h

In December, Pórto Chéli is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.0 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 Pórto Chéli.

Pórto Chéli 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 Pórto Chéli

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

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (24°). 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 in October.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 24°Night 17°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2114°8°16.0°4.6 h749
FebruaryFeb2515°8°15.3°5.5 h642
MarchMar2917°10°15.4°6.6 h645
AprilApr4921°13°16.4°8.2 h420
MayMay8326°17°19.2°9.3 h416
JuneJun9631°21°22.9°11.6 h28
JulyJul8634°24°25.7°12.0 h13
AugustAug8833°24°26.3°10.6 h18
SeptemberSep9829°21°25.2°8.4 h426
OctoberOct8324°17°23.1°6.3 h428
NovemberNov4120°14°20.6°4.7 h644
DecemberDec2216°10°18.0°4.0 h853

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

37.33° N, 23.14° E · 1 m · Europe/Athens

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Pórto Chéli

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

Sea in October23.1°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 22.0 – 23.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.1°8 in 10 years 22.0° – 23.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Pórto Chéli ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 26.3 °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 27.1 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.0°15.0°17.1°cold
FebruaryFeb15.3°14.7°16.0°cold
MarchMar15.4°14.7°16.0°cold
AprilApr16.4°15.7°17.1°cold
MayMay19.2°18.3°20.1°fresh
JuneJun22.9°22.3°23.7°refreshing
JulyJul25.7°24.9°26.7°pleasant
AugustAug26.3°25.4°27.1°warm
SeptemberSep25.2°24.3°26.1°pleasant
OctoberOct23.1°22.0°23.9°pleasant
NovemberNov20.6°19.5°21.6°refreshing
DecemberDec18.0°16.7°19.2°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Pórto Chéli

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

Per year
2,800 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 12.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.0 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 Pórto Chéli, 56 % 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 Pórto Chéli: 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, Pórto Chéli has about 4 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Pórto Chéli

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 and clouds in Pórto Chéli

How breezy and how cloudy Pórto Chéli 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 · 16 km/h
Calmest month
May · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Pórto Chéli typically peaks at 14 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
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 Pórto Chéli: 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 Pórto Chéli

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

Hot days a year
92 days
Hottest month
Jul · 34 °C
Hot months
Jun – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Pórto Chéli has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Pórto Chéli

Weather for your travel dates

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

Pórto Chéli 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.

Pórto Chéli has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    43

    Fair

    • 20 °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

    86

    Excellent

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.8 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    87

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 34 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    83

    Excellent

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 4.3 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.

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Pórto Chéli vs Spetses

In October the holiday weather in Pórto Chéli and Spetses is about equally good (score 83 vs 83). During the day it is about as warm in Spetses as in Pórto Chéli. The sea is about equally warm.

Pórto Chéli vs Spetses, in October
in OctoberPórto ChéliSpetses
Holiday weather score8383
Daytime high24°24°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days44
Best timeMay – OctMay – Oct

Through the year

OctoberPórto Chéli 24°Spetses 24°
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In October, Pórto Chéli ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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Frequently asked questions about Pórto Chéli

When is the best time to visit Pórto Chéli?

The best time to visit Pórto Chéli is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Pórto Chéli?

The sea temperature in Pórto Chéli ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Pórto Chéli in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Pórto Chéli?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Pórto Chéli?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Pórto Chéli get?

Pórto Chéli gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Pórto Chéli in?

Pórto Chéli is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Pórto Chéli?

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

Which school holidays are best for Pórto Chéli?

Pórto Chéli has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 86, summer holidays 87, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 22.