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Zakinthos Island in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Zakinthos Island in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Zakinthos Island, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Zakinthos Island in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Zakinthos Island in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 111 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
111 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zakinthos Island has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Zakinthos Island in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zakinthos Island for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +68°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +73°F.

Is Zakinthos Island warm or cold in October?

Zakinthos Island is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +72°F to +64°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Zakinthos Island:

Climate in Zakinthos Island in October

Zakinthos Island weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+72°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+52°F+48°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+88°F+79°F
Rainfall
48 mm111 mm174 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
73%74%75%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
16115
Cloudy days
588
Rainy days
71115
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 48 mm to 111 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 16 sunny days in September to 11 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Zakinthos Island in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Zakinthos Island is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Zakinthos Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zakinthos Island wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 174 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Zakinthos Island?

This is the weather in Zakinthos Island in October 2023:
1 October
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+76°F
2 October
☀️
+77°F
3 October
☀️
+78°F
4 October
☀️
+76°F
5 October
☀️
+75°F
6 October
☀️
+76°F
7 October
☀️
+78°F
8 October
☀️
+76°F
9 October
☀️
+78°F
10 October
☀️
+77°F
11 October
☀️
+77°F
12 October
☀️
+74°F
13 October
☀️
+75°F
14 October
☁️
+75°F
15 October
☀️
+76°F
16 October
☀️
+76°F
17 October
☁️
+75°F
18 October
☀️
+72°F
19 October
☁️
+75°F
20 October
☁️
+76°F
21 October
☁️
+76°F
22 October
☁️
+77°F
23 October
☀️
+75°F
24 October
☁️
+74°F
25 October
☁️
+74°F
26 October
☁️
+73°F
27 October
☁️
+74°F
28 October
☁️
+76°F
29 October
☀️
+74°F
30 October
☀️
+73°F
31 October
☁️
+73°F
In October 2023 Zakinthos Island had 19 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Zakinthos Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Zakinthos Island in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+66°F) and the highest in 2022 (+74°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1404 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zakinthos Island in October:

Is October a good time to visit Zakinthos Island?

October is a really good time to go to Zakinthos Island. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Zakinthos Island.

Can you sunbathe in Zakinthos Island in October?

October has mild temperatures in Zakinthos Island. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Zakinthos Island rainy in October?

Zakinthos Island is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Zakinthos Island in October?

The amount of sunny days in Zakinthos Island during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Zakinthos Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zakinthos Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.