Greece
Santorini, Mykonos & the Greek islands
76°FAfternoon high
moderate season
Cost: Below EU average
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Somewhere good in October.
Six picks for their weather, among popular European destinations. Historical averages, not a forecast.
All 6: excellent weather · 10.0/10Weather first; Balanced Overall breaks ties.
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These picks lead on weather. Balanced Overall combines weather (50%), visitor season (30%) and cost (20%), with a weather cap. These are the default scores; you can choose your priorities in the destination guides.
| Destination | Weather | Balanced Overall |
|---|---|---|
| Santorini, Mykonos & the Greek islands | 10.0 | 8.7 |
| Athens & Attica | 10.0 | 8.7 |
| Crete | 10.0 | 8.5 |
| Canary Islands | 10.0 | 8.2 |
| Malta | 10.0 | 7.9 |
| Cyprus | 10.0 | 7.8 |
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Good timing changes a trip.
Weather you can picture.
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Costs in context.
Compare estimated price levels and historical seasonal patterns. Useful context before you look for actual prices.
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Weather versus Overall
A Weather score describes typical weather suitability. An Overall score combines weather, visitor season and cost. The October selection above leads on weather; it isn’t a ranking of every destination by overall fit.
Averages, not promises
These are historical patterns, not forecasts, live crowd counts or hotel quotes. Regional averages can mask differences between towns, coasts and mountains.
Official records, explained
Weather uses ERA5, station-corrected for 2011–2025. Visitor seasons use Eurostat’s monthly regional accommodation data. Costs use Eurostat and national statistical sources.
Overnight stays help describe the season, not queues at individual sights. Day visitors and stays with friends are not counted. Most price comparisons start with national data; the destination guide explains any regional evidence.