AI-generatedSalamis Island at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 366 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Salamis Island
Salamis Island 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 12 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Salamis Island 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
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:3318:50
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 07:17–08:09 · evening 18:14–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:17 · evening 19:06–19:16
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 Salamis Island in October?
In October, Salamis Island is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 26 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:33 – 18:50
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °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 35 %68 %
- Seaweight 25 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Salamis Island
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.0 – 23.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Salamis Island ranges from 14.8 °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 25.5 and 27.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.5° | 14.6° | 16.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.8° | 14.1° | 15.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.9° | 14.3° | 15.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.4° | 16.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.9° | 17.9° | 19.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.6° | 21.9° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.5° | 24.6° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.5° | 27.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.2° | 24.4° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.0° | 22.0° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.4° | 19.3° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.7° | 16.6° | 18.9° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Salamis Island
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 6.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Salamis Island, 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.
UV index in Salamis Island
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 in Salamis Island: 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, Salamis Island has about 4 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Salamis Island
How breezy and how cloudy Salamis Island 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 Salamis Island 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Salamis Island: 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 and humidity in Salamis Island
How often the day gets hot in Salamis Island (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, Salamis Island has about 1 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.
Nights and sleep in Salamis Island
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°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (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. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 12° | 6° | 15.5° | 3.3 h | 8 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 13° | 7° | 14.8° | 4.3 h | 7 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 16° | 9° | 14.9° | 5.8 h | 7 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 20° | 12° | 16.1° | 7.7 h | 5 | 29 |
| MayMay | 80 | 26° | 16° | 18.9° | 8.9 h | 5 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 31° | 21° | 22.6° | 10.8 h | 3 | 13 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 34° | 24° | 25.5° | 11.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 33° | 24° | 26.3° | 10.6 h | 1 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 29° | 20° | 25.2° | 8.3 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 23° | 16° | 23.0° | 6.2 h | 4 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 32 | 18° | 12° | 20.4° | 4.0 h | 7 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 14° | 8° | 17.7° | 2.8 h | 8 | 58 |
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
37.96° N, 23.50° E · 5 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Salamis Island
The best time to visit Salamis Island is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is December with 58 mm of precipitation.
Salamis Island through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salamis Island in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–26 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Salamis Island in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Salamis Island in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Salamis Island in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
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Your best months: September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Salamis Island
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 Salamis Island: score 98 against 76. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in September. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 98better |
| Day high | 23° | 29° |
| Night low | 16° | 20° |
| Sea | 23.0° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 5 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Salamis Island month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January12° · Sea 16° · 3 h
In January, Salamis Island is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in January20February13° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In February, Salamis Island is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in February25March16° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In March, Salamis Island is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in March41April20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Salamis Island is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in April80May26° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Salamis Island is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in May95June31° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Salamis Island is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °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 13 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in June86July34° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, Salamis Island is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in July89August33° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Salamis Island 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 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in August98September29° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Salamis Island is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in September76October23° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Salamis Island is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °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 26 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in October32November18° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In November, Salamis Island is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
Salamis Island in November17December14° · Sea 18° · 3 h
In December, Salamis Island 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. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salamis Island.
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Salamis Island vs. Piraeus
In October the holiday weather in Salamis Island and Piraeus is about equally good (score 76 vs. 75). During the day it is about as warm in Piraeus as in Salamis Island. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Salamis Island | Piraeus |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Greece in October: the best places
In October, Salamis Island ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Piraeus23°23°91
- 2Athens23°23°91
- 3Mycenae23°90
- 4Sparta24°88
- 5Thebes22°84
- 6Mystras21°83
- 7Patras21°23°80
- 8Olympia22°80
- 11Salamis IslandThis page23°23°76
Planning a trip to Salamis Island
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Salamis Island 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.
Salamis Island has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 3.1 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 25 min
- Distance
- 2,400 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 Salamis Island
When is the best time to visit Salamis Island?
The best time to visit Salamis Island 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 Salamis Island?
The sea temperature in Salamis Island ranges from 14.8 °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 Salamis Island in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Salamis Island?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Salamis Island?
The wettest month is December with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salamis Island get?
Salamis Island gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Salamis Island in?
Salamis Island uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Salamis Island?
A nonstop flight from London to Salamis Island takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Salamis Island?
Salamis Island has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 83, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 17.
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