AI-generatedVeria at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 620 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 152 m
Climate in Veria
Veria has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Veria is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Veria
The best time to visit Veria is from March to May and from September 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 34 °C. The wettest month is December with 86 mm of precipitation.
Veria through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Veria in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–26 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Veria in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–34 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Veria in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Veria in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–12 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 26 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, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:4118:53
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:24–08:18 · evening 18:16–19:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:24 · evening 19:10–19:20
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 Veria compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° 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 | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Veria in October?
In October, Veria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Veria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:41 – 18:53
- 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
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °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 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
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 Veria
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 Veria (score 85 and 86). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 47 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Veria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January10° · 4.0 h
In January, Veria is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in January58February12° · 5.2 h
In February, Veria is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in February79March16° · 6.4 h
In March, Veria is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in March86April21° · 7.3 h
In April, Veria is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in April86May26° · 8.9 h
In May, Veria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in May54June31° · 10.7 h
In June, Veria is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in June50July34° · 11.6 h
In July, Veria is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in July50August34° · 11.2 h
In August, Veria is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in August73September28° · 8.5 h
In September, Veria is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in September85October22° · 6.4 h
In October, Veria is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in October74November16° · 4.4 h
In November, Veria is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in November44December11° · 3.5 h
In December, Veria is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Veria.
Veria in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Veria
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 43 | 10° | −1° | 4.0 h | 8 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 12° | 0° | 5.2 h | 9 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 16° | 3° | 6.4 h | 10 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 21° | 7° | 7.3 h | 8 | 47 |
| MayMay | 86 | 26° | 12° | 8.9 h | 7 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 31° | 16° | 10.7 h | 6 | 30 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 34° | 19° | 11.6 h | 3 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 34° | 19° | 11.2 h | 4 | 19 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 28° | 14° | 8.5 h | 6 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 22° | 9° | 6.4 h | 7 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 16° | 5° | 4.4 h | 8 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 11° | 0° | 3.5 h | 9 | 86 |
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 Veria
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 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Veria, 57 % 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 Veria: 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, Veria has about 7 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Veria
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 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 Veria
How breezy and how cloudy Veria 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 Veria 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 47 % of the sky over Veria: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 Veria
How often the day gets hot in Veria (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, Veria has about 0 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
Planning a trip to Veria
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Veria 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.
Veria has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 3.8 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
- 2,120 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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Veria vs Vergina
In October the holiday weather in Veria and Vergina is about equally good (score 85 vs 85). During the day it is about as warm in Vergina as in Veria. Vergina gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Veria | Vergina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Veria
When is the best time to visit Veria?
The best time to visit Veria is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Veria?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Veria?
The wettest month is December with 86 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Veria get?
Veria gets around 2,690 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 Veria in?
Veria is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Veria?
A nonstop flight from London to Veria takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,120 km.
Which school holidays are best for Veria?
Veria has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 80, summer holidays 50, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 44.