What to Wear in Greece in October (23°C)

Highs23°C (73°F)

Lows16°C (61°F)

Rainy days~9

Daylight11 h

CrowdsModerate

October averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source

October is warm early (24°C), with the first rains later. Prices drop. Summer clothes, a jacket and swimwear for warm days.

☀️ By day

Light trousers, T-shirts and a light jacket.

🌙 Evening

A knit or jacket for evenings around 16°C.

What's on in October

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

October 28

A national holiday with parades marking Greece's 1940 "No". Expect closures and flag-filled streets.

Late October

Some hotels, beach bars and ferries stop for winter. Athens and Crete stay lively, so pack a light jacket.

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Monasteries and churches: covered shoulders; women in skirts below the knee (wraps are often provided), men in long trousers.
Beachwear is fine on the beach and in beach bars, but cover up in towns and villages.
Wear flat shoes with grip for the Acropolis and island steps — heels are banned at some archaeological sites.