AI-generatedThebes at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,580 h
- Rain a year
- 525 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 170 m
Climate in Thebes
Thebes has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Thebes 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
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:3418:50
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 07:18–08:10 · evening 18:15–19:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:18 · evening 19:07–19:17
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 Thebes in October?
In October, Thebes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Thebes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:34 – 18:50
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %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 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Thebes
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 5.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Thebes, 49 % 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 Thebes
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 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 Thebes: 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, Thebes has about 6 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Thebes
How breezy and how cloudy Thebes 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 Thebes typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Thebes: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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 Thebes
How often the day gets hot in Thebes (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, Thebes has about 1 hot days, 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Thebes
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), 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) 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 | 36 | 11° | 3° | 3.8 h | 10 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 12° | 4° | 4.8 h | 9 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 15° | 5° | 6.0 h | 9 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 20° | 9° | 7.8 h | 7 | 39 |
| MayMay | 97 | 26° | 14° | 8.9 h | 5 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 31° | 19° | 11.1 h | 4 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 33° | 21° | 11.6 h | 2 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 32° | 21° | 10.2 h | 3 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 28° | 17° | 7.9 h | 5 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 22° | 13° | 5.5 h | 6 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 17° | 9° | 3.9 h | 7 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 12° | 5° | 3.3 h | 10 | 80 |
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
38.33° N, 23.32° E · 170 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Thebes
The best time to visit Thebes 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 September to November. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is December with 80 mm of precipitation.
Thebes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Thebes in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Thebes in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Thebes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–28 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Thebes in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Thebes for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Thebes
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 Thebes: score 97 against 84. In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 97better |
| Day high | 22° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 31 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, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Thebes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January11° · 4 h
In January, Thebes is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in January46February12° · 5 h
In February, Thebes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in February66March15° · 6 h
In March, Thebes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in March90April20° · 8 h
In April, Thebes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in April97May26° · 9 h
In May, Thebes 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 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in May77June31° · 11 h
In June, Thebes 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 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in June62July33° · 12 h
In July, Thebes is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in July67August32° · 10 h
In August, Thebes is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in August91September28° · 8 h
In September, Thebes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in September84October22° · 6 h
In October, Thebes is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in October72November17° · 4 h
In November, Thebes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Thebes.
Thebes in November41December12° · 3 h
In December, Thebes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Thebes.
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Thebes vs. Chalkída
In October the holiday weather in Thebes and Chalkída is about equally good (score 84 vs. 84). During the day Chalkída is 1 °C warmer than Thebes.
| in October | Thebes | Chalkída |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | – | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Thebes
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Thebes 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.
Thebes has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.6 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 20 min
- Distance
- 2,360 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 Thebes
When is the best time to visit Thebes?
The best time to visit Thebes 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 Thebes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Thebes?
The wettest month is December with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Thebes get?
Thebes gets around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Thebes in?
Thebes uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Thebes?
A nonstop flight from London to Thebes takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Thebes?
Thebes has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 39.
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