Rethymno in October: weather, sea and travel tips
Is October a good time to visit?
October in Rethymno is worth considering for the town and seaside walks. Days average +23 °C, but rain makes an entirely beach-focused holiday without alternatives a less reliable choice.
Weather in October
For warmer daytime weather, consider early October: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +22 °C
- Daytime air
- +23 °C
- Night-time air
- +19 °C
Early, mid or late October?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 October | +25 °C | +20 °C | +23 °C |
| 11–20 October | +23 °C | +19 °C | +22 °C |
| 21–31 October | +22 °C | +18 °C | +21 °C |
Hot days in October
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in October
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +22 °C for the month. It averages +23 °C in the first ten days and +21 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rethymno.
Rainfall in October
In October, the average is 9 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 6 to 16 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +27 °C | +22 °C | +25 °C |
| October | +23 °C | +19 °C | +22 °C |
September has warmer days than October. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Rethymno compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at October, see the October charts and archive by year.
Things to do in October
- On a dry day, the Venetian harbour offers a short waterside walk with views of the lighthouse and old customs house. It need not take up a whole sightseeing day.
- The Fortezza is an option for a dry day, with views of the town and Cretan Sea from the Venetian fortress. It suits an interest in historic defences and panoramas.
- For a rainy day, the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno has an exhibition inside St Francis Church. Finds trace the region from its earliest settlements to Venetian times.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.