AI-generatedKalabaka at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 640 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 221 m
Climate in Kalabaka
Kalabaka has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Kalabaka is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kalabaka
The best time to visit Kalabaka is from March to May and from September to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is December with 94 mm of precipitation.
Kalabaka through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kalabaka in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Kalabaka in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–35 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Kalabaka in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Kalabaka in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 10–12 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
07:4218:56
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:26–08:19 · evening 18:19–19:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:15–07:26 · evening 19:13–19:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Kalabaka compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Kalabaka in October?
In October, Kalabaka is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:42 – 18:56
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Kalabaka
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Kalabaka (score 86 and 89). In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 61 mm | 32 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kalabaka month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January10° · 3.9 h
In January, Kalabaka is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in January54February12° · 5.0 h
In February, Kalabaka is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in February78March16° · 6.4 h
In March, Kalabaka is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in March88April21° · 7.6 h
In April, Kalabaka is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in April89May26° · 8.9 h
In May, Kalabaka is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in May54June31° · 10.8 h
In June, Kalabaka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in June50July35° · 11.4 h
In July, Kalabaka is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in July50August34° · 11.3 h
In August, Kalabaka is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in August75September28° · 8.6 h
In September, Kalabaka is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 58 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in September86October22° · 6.5 h
In October, Kalabaka is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in October75November16° · 4.5 h
In November, Kalabaka is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in November43December11° · 3.4 h
In December, Kalabaka is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kalabaka.
Kalabaka in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kalabaka
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (0°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 42 | 10° | 0° | 3.9 h | 10 | 79 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 12° | 1° | 5.0 h | 10 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 16° | 4° | 6.4 h | 10 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 21° | 7° | 7.6 h | 7 | 47 |
| MayMay | 89 | 26° | 12° | 8.9 h | 6 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 31° | 17° | 10.8 h | 4 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 20° | 11.4 h | 2 | 15 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 34° | 20° | 11.3 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 28° | 15° | 8.6 h | 5 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 22° | 10° | 6.5 h | 7 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 16° | 6° | 4.5 h | 9 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 11° | 2° | 3.4 h | 11 | 94 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Kalabaka
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kalabaka, 58 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kalabaka: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kalabaka has about 7 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kalabaka
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Kalabaka
How breezy and how cloudy Kalabaka is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kalabaka typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Kalabaka: variable cloud, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kalabaka
How often the day gets hot in Kalabaka (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kalabaka has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Kalabaka
Snow is possible in Kalabaka, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Kalabaka.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Kalabaka
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Kalabaka in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kalabaka has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,150 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Kalabaka vs Trikala
In October Kalabaka has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Trikala as in Kalabaka. Trikala gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Kalabaka | Trikala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Kalabaka ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Kalabaka
When is the best time to visit Kalabaka?
The best time to visit Kalabaka is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kalabaka?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Kalabaka?
The wettest month is December with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kalabaka get?
Kalabaka gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Kalabaka in?
Kalabaka is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kalabaka?
A nonstop flight from London to Kalabaka takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,150 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kalabaka?
Kalabaka has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 82, summer holidays 50, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 43.