Lisbon vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in October. Athens offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Lisbon sees 9 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Athens is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in October.

Lisbon reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Lisbon receives approximately 78 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Athens sees 28 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 5 rain days and 50 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.