AI-generatedKalamata at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,740 h
- Rain a year
- 690 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Kalamata
Kalamata has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Kalamata is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:3818:56
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:22–08:13 · evening 18:21–19:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:22 · evening 19:12–19:22
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.
What is the weather like in Kalamata in October?
In October, Kalamata is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kalamata.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:38 – 18:56
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %67 %
- Seaweight 25 %93 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Kalamata
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.6 – 24.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kalamata ranges from 15.8 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.3 and 27.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.8° | 16.0° | 17.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.8° | 15.2° | 16.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.8° | 15.1° | 16.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.6° | 15.8° | 17.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.0° | 18.1° | 19.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.3° | 21.2° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.3° | 27.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.5° | 24.3° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.5° | 22.6° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.1° | 19.8° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.5° | 17.7° | 19.4° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Kalamata
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 6.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Kalamata, 55 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Kalamata
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Kalamata: 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, Kalamata has about 7 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kalamata
How breezy and how cloudy Kalamata 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 Kalamata typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 40 % of the sky over Kalamata: mostly sunny, with about 6.2 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 Kalamata
How often the day gets hot in Kalamata (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, Kalamata has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kalamata
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (7°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 69 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 13° | 8° | 16.8° | 4.7 h | 12 | 113 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 14° | 7° | 15.8° | 5.3 h | 12 | 88 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 16° | 9° | 15.8° | 6.5 h | 10 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 19° | 11° | 16.6° | 8.1 h | 7 | 41 |
| MayMay | 75 | 24° | 15° | 19.0° | 8.9 h | 5 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 29° | 19° | 22.3° | 11.2 h | 3 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 32° | 22° | 25.2° | 11.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 32° | 22° | 26.4° | 10.5 h | 2 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 28° | 20° | 25.5° | 8.1 h | 5 | 34 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 23° | 16° | 23.5° | 6.2 h | 7 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 19° | 13° | 21.1° | 4.6 h | 11 | 120 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 15° | 9° | 18.5° | 4.1 h | 12 | 113 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
37.04° N, 22.11° E · 26 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Kalamata
The best time to visit Kalamata is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. Rain is most frequent in December; the wettest month is November with 120 mm.
Kalamata through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kalamata in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Kalamata in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Kalamata in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Kalamata in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–15 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kalamata for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kalamata
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Kalamata: score 96 against 73. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 96better |
| Day high | 23° | 32° |
| Night low | 16° | 22° |
| Sea | 23.5° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 11.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3better | 20 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
12 or more rainy days
Kalamata month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January13° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In January, Kalamata is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in January17February14° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In February, Kalamata is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in February23March16° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In March, Kalamata is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in March35April19° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In April, Kalamata is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in April75May24° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Kalamata is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in May94June29° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Kalamata is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in June96July32° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Kalamata is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in July96August32° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Kalamata is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in August95September28° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In September, Kalamata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in September73October23° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In October, Kalamata is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in October31November19° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In November, Kalamata is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kalamata.
Kalamata in November17December15° · Sea 19° · 4 h
In December, Kalamata is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kalamata.
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Kalamata vs. Mystras
In October Kalamata has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs. 46). During the day Mystras is 2 °C cooler than Kalamata.
| in October | Kalamata | Mystras |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 24° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Greece in October: the best places
In October, Kalamata ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Piraeus23°23°91
- 2Athens23°23°91
- 3Mycenae23°90
- 4Sparta24°88
- 5Thebes22°84
- 6Mystras21°83
- 7Olympia22°80
- 8Patras21°23°80
- 16KalamataThis page23°24°73
Planning a trip to Kalamata
Weather for your travel dates
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Kalamata 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.
Kalamata has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 25 min
- Distance
- 2,390 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.
Frequently asked questions about Kalamata
When is the best time to visit Kalamata?
The best time to visit Kalamata is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kalamata?
The sea temperature in Kalamata ranges from 15.8 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Kalamata in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kalamata?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Kalamata?
Rain is most frequent in December; the wettest month is November with 120 mm. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kalamata get?
Kalamata gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Kalamata in?
Kalamata uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kalamata?
A nonstop flight from London to Kalamata takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kalamata?
Kalamata has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 16.
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