AI-generatedSparta at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 577 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 206 m
Climate in Sparta
Sparta has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Sparta is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:3718:55
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 07:21–08:12 · evening 18:20–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:21 · evening 19:11–19:21
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 Sparta in October?
In October, Sparta is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sparta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:37 – 18:55
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Sparta
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 11.3 hours of daylight in Sparta, 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.
UV index in Sparta
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 Sparta: 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, Sparta has about 6 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sparta
How breezy and how cloudy Sparta 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 Sparta typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Sparta: 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 and humidity in Sparta
How often the day gets hot in Sparta (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, Sparta has about 1 hot days, 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sparta
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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (22°). 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) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December 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 | 49 | 13° | 4° | 5.0 h | 10 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 14° | 5° | 5.6 h | 10 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 17° | 6° | 6.6 h | 10 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 21° | 9° | 8.0 h | 7 | 42 |
| MayMay | 94 | 26° | 14° | 8.9 h | 7 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 31° | 19° | 11.0 h | 5 | 28 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 22° | 11.3 h | 2 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 34° | 22° | 10.1 h | 3 | 13 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 29° | 18° | 8.2 h | 5 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 24° | 14° | 6.3 h | 6 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 18° | 10° | 4.8 h | 8 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 55 | 14° | 6° | 4.3 h | 10 | 81 |
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
37.07° N, 22.43° E · 206 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Sparta
The best time to visit Sparta is from April to May and from September 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 35 °C. The wettest month is December with 81 mm of precipitation.
Sparta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sparta in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Sparta in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–35 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Sparta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Sparta in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sparta for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sparta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Sparta: score 94 against 88. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 94better |
| Day high | 24° | 26° |
| Night low | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 38 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
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
Sparta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
49January13° · 5 h
In January, Sparta is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in January58February14° · 6 h
In February, Sparta is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in February77March17° · 7 h
In March, Sparta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in March90April21° · 8 h
In April, Sparta is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in April94May26° · 9 h
In May, Sparta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in May67June31° · 11 h
In June, Sparta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in June50July35° · 11 h
In July, Sparta is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in July50August34° · 10 h
In August, Sparta is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 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 Sparta.
Sparta in August79September29° · 8 h
In September, Sparta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in September88October24° · 6 h
In October, Sparta is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in October77November18° · 5 h
In November, Sparta is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sparta.
Sparta in November55December14° · 4 h
In December, Sparta is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sparta.
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Sparta vs. Mystras
In October Sparta has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs. 83). During the day Mystras is 3 °C cooler than Sparta.
| in October | Sparta | Mystras |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Sparta ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Mycenae23°90
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- 5Thebes22°84
- 6Mystras21°83
- 7Olympia22°80
- 8Patras21°23°80
Planning a trip to Sparta
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Sparta 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.
Sparta has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 25 min
- Distance
- 2,410 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 Sparta
When is the best time to visit Sparta?
The best time to visit Sparta is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sparta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Sparta?
The wettest month is December with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sparta get?
Sparta gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Sparta in?
Sparta uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sparta?
A nonstop flight from London to Sparta takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,410 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sparta?
Sparta has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 89, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 52.
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