AI-generatedSerres at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 637 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Serres
Serres has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Serres is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Serres
The best time to visit Serres is from March to May and from October to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation.
Serres through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Serres in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 17–27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Serres in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Serres in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–29 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Serres in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 9–12 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
07:3618:47
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 07:19–08:13 · evening 18:10–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:19 · evening 19:04–19:15
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 Serres 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 19° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Serres in October?
In October, Serres is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Serres.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min07:36 – 18:47
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Serres
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Serres (score 85 and 84). Daytime highs are about the same. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 56 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Serres month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January9° · 3.9 h
In January, Serres is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in January60February12° · 5.1 h
In February, Serres is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in February77March17° · 6.3 h
In March, Serres is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in March84April22° · 7.6 h
In April, Serres is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in April75May27° · 9.2 h
In May, Serres is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in May42June32° · 10.7 h
In June, Serres is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in June48July35° · 11.6 h
In July, Serres is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in July49August35° · 11.2 h
In August, Serres is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in August65September29° · 8.8 h
In September, Serres is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in September85October22° · 6.3 h
In October, Serres is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in October78November16° · 4.6 h
In November, Serres is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in November42December10° · 3.5 h
In December, Serres is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Serres.
Serres in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Serres
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 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), 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) from May to 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 | 41 | 9° | 1° | 3.9 h | 8 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 12° | 3° | 5.1 h | 8 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 17° | 6° | 6.3 h | 10 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 22° | 10° | 7.6 h | 9 | 56 |
| MayMay | 75 | 27° | 15° | 9.2 h | 9 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 32° | 19° | 10.7 h | 9 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 35° | 21° | 11.6 h | 5 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 35° | 21° | 11.2 h | 5 | 25 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 29° | 17° | 8.8 h | 6 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 22° | 12° | 6.3 h | 7 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 16° | 7° | 4.6 h | 7 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 10° | 2° | 3.5 h | 9 | 82 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Serres
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 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Serres, 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 in Serres: 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, Serres has about 7 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Serres
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 80 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 and clouds in Serres
How breezy and how cloudy Serres 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 Serres typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Serres: variable cloud, 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 and humidity in Serres
How often the day gets hot in Serres (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, Serres has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Serres
Weather for your travel dates
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Serres 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.
Serres has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 42).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 42
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,160 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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Serres vs Drama
In October the holiday weather in Serres and Drama is about equally good (score 85 vs 84). During the day it is about as warm in Drama as in Serres.
| in October | Serres | Drama |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Serres
When is the best time to visit Serres?
The best time to visit Serres is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Serres?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Serres?
The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Serres get?
Serres gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Serres in?
Serres is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Serres?
A nonstop flight from London to Serres takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Serres?
Serres has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 68, summer holidays 49, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 42.