AI-generatedVolos at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 719 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Volos
Volos has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Volos is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:3718:51
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 07:20–08:13 · evening 18:15–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:20 · evening 19:08–19:18
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 Volos in October?
In October, Volos is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Volos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:37 – 18:51
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 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+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %38 %
- Seaweight 25 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %72 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Volos
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.8 – 22.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Volos ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October 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 25.6 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.4° | 13.5° | 15.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.9° | 13.0° | 14.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.9° | 13.1° | 14.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.2° | 14.5° | 16.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 17.8° | 20.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.9° | 22.1° | 24.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.7° | 24.9° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.6° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.8° | 23.8° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.8° | 20.8° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.8° | 17.7° | 19.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.1° | 15.1° | 17.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Volos
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 5.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Volos, 48 % 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 Volos
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 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 Volos: 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, Volos has about 8 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Volos
How breezy and how cloudy Volos 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 Volos typically peaks at 16 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 47 % of the sky over Volos: variable cloud, with about 5.4 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 Volos
How often the day gets hot in Volos (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, Volos has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Volos
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 47 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 14 | 11° | 4° | 14.4° | 4.0 h | 11 | 93 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 12° | 5° | 13.9° | 4.8 h | 10 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 15° | 7° | 13.9° | 6.2 h | 10 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 19° | 11° | 15.2° | 7.8 h | 6 | 44 |
| MayMay | 75 | 24° | 16° | 18.7° | 9.0 h | 5 | 37 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 29° | 21° | 22.9° | 11.3 h | 3 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 32° | 23° | 25.7° | 11.8 h | 2 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 31° | 23° | 26.5° | 10.2 h | 3 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 26° | 19° | 24.8° | 7.8 h | 6 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 21° | 15° | 21.8° | 5.4 h | 8 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 17° | 11° | 18.8° | 4.0 h | 8 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 12° | 6° | 16.1° | 3.4 h | 11 | 112 |
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
39.37° N, 22.95° E · 52 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Volos
The best time to visit Volos is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. The wettest month is December with 112 mm of precipitation.
Volos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Volos in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 15–24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Volos in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Volos in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Volos in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Volos for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Volos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Volos: score 100 against 53. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 53 | 100better |
| Day high | 21° | 31° |
| Night low | 15° | 23° |
| Sea | 21.8° | 26.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 17 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Volos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January11° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Volos is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in January17February12° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In February, Volos is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in February23March15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Volos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in March33April19° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Volos is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in April75May24° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Volos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in May96June29° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Volos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °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 16 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in June97July32° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, Volos is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in July100August31° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Volos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in August93September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Volos is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in September53October21° · Sea 22° · 5 h
In October, Volos is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in October24November17° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In November, Volos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Volos.
Volos in November11December12° · Sea 16° · 3 h
In December, Volos is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Volos.
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Volos vs. Skiathos
In October Volos has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs. 48). During the day it is about as warm in Skiathos as in Volos. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Volos | Skiathos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 53 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Volos
Weather for your travel dates
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Volos 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.
Volos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 30
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 15 min
- Distance
- 2,250 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 Volos
When is the best time to visit Volos?
The best time to visit Volos 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 Volos?
The sea temperature in Volos ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Volos in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Volos?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Volos?
The wettest month is December with 112 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Volos get?
Volos gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Volos in?
Volos uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Volos?
A nonstop flight from London to Volos takes about 3 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Volos?
Volos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 13.
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