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Sun, sea & sand

Pylos at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.4°
Sunshine a year
2,750 h
Rain a year
690 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
3 m

Climate in Pylos

Pylos 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 14 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Pylos is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

71

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°

07:3918:58

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 07:23–08:14 · evening 18:23–19:14
Blue hour
Morning 07:13–07:23 · evening 19:14–19:24

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 Pylos in October?

In October, Pylos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pylos.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min07:39 – 18:58
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
40 %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 %90 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %

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 Pylos

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

Sea in October23.3°Cpleasant

8 in 10 years: 22.6 – 24.4 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 23.3°8 in 10 years 22.6° – 24.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Pylos ranges from 15.7 °C in March to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

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 25.3 and 27.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan16.7°15.8°17.6°cold
FebruaryFeb15.8°15.1°16.7°cold
MarchMar15.7°15.0°16.3°cold
AprilApr16.5°15.9°17.2°cold
MayMay19.1°18.3°19.9°fresh
JuneJun22.7°21.8°23.7°refreshing
JulyJul25.2°24.1°26.1°pleasant
AugustAug26.4°25.3°27.4°warm
SeptemberSep25.5°24.5°26.7°pleasant
OctoberOct23.3°22.6°24.4°pleasant
NovemberNov20.9°19.5°21.9°refreshing
DecemberDec18.4°17.4°19.3°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Pylos

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

Per year
2,750 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Pylos, 55 % 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 Pylos

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 Pylos: 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
690 mm on 86 days
Wettest month
Nov · 120 mm
Driest month
Jul · 5 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 65 mm

In October, Pylos has about 7 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Pylos

How breezy and how cloudy Pylos 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
17 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Pylos typically peaks at 15 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
37 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 6 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 40 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 40 % of the sky over Pylos: mostly sunny, with about 6.2 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 Pylos

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

Hot days a year
40 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °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, Pylos 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 Pylos

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 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (10°), 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 from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 76 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 23°Night 19°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1514°10°16.7°4.8 h12113
FebruaryFeb1714°10°15.8°5.3 h1288
MarchMar2316°11°15.7°6.5 h1072
AprilApr3319°13°16.5°8.1 h741
MayMay6823°17°19.1°8.9 h521
JuneJun9527°21°22.7°11.3 h312
JulyJul10030°24°25.2°11.8 h15
AugustAug10030°24°26.4°10.5 h26
SeptemberSep9527°22°25.5°8.1 h534
OctoberOct7123°19°23.3°6.2 h765
NovemberNov3019°15°20.9°4.6 h11120
DecemberDec1715°12°18.4°4.1 h12113

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

36.91° N, 21.70° E · 3 m · Europe/Athens

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Pylos

The best time to visit Pylos 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 November. Rain is most frequent in December; the wettest month is November with 120 mm.

Pylos through the seasons

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

Pylos in spring

Mar – May

41

Fair

  • 16–23 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Pylos in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Pylos in autumn

Sep – Nov

65

Good

  • 19–27 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Pylos in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 14–15 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Pylos

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

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Pylos: score 100 against 71. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Pylos
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score71100better
Day high23°30°
Night low19°24°
Sea23.3°25.2°
Sunshine6.2 h11.8 hbetter
Rainy days71better
Rainfall65 mm5 mmbetter
Muggy days3better23

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 – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec

12 or more rainy days

Pylos month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January14° · Sea 17° · 5 h

In January, Pylos is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in January
17February14° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In February, Pylos is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in February
23March16° · Sea 16° · 7 h

In March, Pylos is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in March
33April19° · Sea 17° · 8 h

In April, Pylos is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in April
68May23° · Sea 19° · 9 h

In May, Pylos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in May
95June27° · Sea 23° · 11 h

In June, Pylos is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °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 12 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in June
100July30° · Sea 25° · 12 h

In July, Pylos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 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 Pylos.

Pylos in July
100August30° · Sea 26° · 11 h

In August, Pylos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °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 19 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 Pylos.

Pylos in August
95September27° · Sea 26° · 8 h

In September, Pylos is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in September
71October23° · Sea 23° · 6 h

In October, Pylos is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in October
30November19° · Sea 21° · 5 h

In November, Pylos is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in November
17December15° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In December, Pylos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pylos.

Pylos in December
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Pylos vs. Kalamata

In October the holiday weather in Pylos and Kalamata is about equally good (score 71 vs. 73). During the day it is about as warm in Kalamata as in Pylos. The sea in Kalamata is 1 °C warmer.

Pylos vs. Kalamata, in October
in OctoberPylosKalamata
Holiday score7173
Daytime high23°23°
Sea23°24°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPylos 23°Kalamata 23°
PylosKalamata
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Ranking

Greece in October: the best places

In October, Pylos ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Piraeus23°23°91
  2. 2Athens23°23°91
  3. 3Mycenae23°90
  4. 4Sparta24°88
  5. 5Thebes22°84
  6. 6Mystras21°83
  7. 7Olympia22°80
  8. 8Patras21°23°80
  9. 17PylosThis page23°23°71
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Planning a trip to Pylos

Weather for your travel dates

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

Pylos 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.

Pylos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    30

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    73

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.4 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 11.0 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    71

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    16

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 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 20 min
Distance
2,380 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 Pylos

When is the best time to visit Pylos?

The best time to visit Pylos 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 Pylos?

The sea temperature in Pylos ranges from 15.7 °C in March to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Pylos in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Pylos?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Pylos?

Rain is most frequent in December; the wettest month is November with 120 mm. The driest month is July with 5 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Pylos get?

Pylos gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Pylos in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Pylos?

A nonstop flight from London to Pylos takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,380 km.

Which school holidays are best for Pylos?

Pylos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 16.

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