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Kallithea, Halkidiki

Sun, sea & sand

Kallithea, Halkidiki at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.7°
Sunshine a year
2,510 h
Rain a year
594 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
37 m

Climate in Kallithea, Halkidiki

Kallithea, Halkidiki has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Kallithea, Halkidiki is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

42

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

07:3518:48

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

What is the weather like in Kallithea, Halkidiki in October?

In October, Kallithea, Halkidiki is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min07:35 – 18:48
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
50 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+3Europe/Athens

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %12 %
  • Seaweight 25 %61 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %79 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Kallithea, Halkidiki

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.3°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.1 – 22.7 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.3°8 in 10 years 20.1° – 22.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Kallithea, Halkidiki ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 26.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From September to March 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 25.8 and 27.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.4°13.4°15.5°cold
FebruaryFeb13.9°12.9°14.9°cold
MarchMar14.0°13.2°14.8°cold
AprilApr15.1°14.2°16.0°cold
MayMay18.8°17.7°19.8°fresh
JuneJun23.3°22.3°24.3°pleasant
JulyJul26.0°25.3°27.1°warm
AugustAug26.7°25.8°27.4°warm
SeptemberSep24.6°23.5°25.4°pleasant
OctoberOct21.3°20.1°22.7°refreshing
NovemberNov18.2°17.1°19.4°fresh
DecemberDec15.8°14.8°16.9°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kallithea, Halkidiki

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,510 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.1 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kallithea, Halkidiki, 46 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Kallithea, Halkidiki

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 35 min
Fair skin
about 40 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 75 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

Rain in Kallithea, Halkidiki: 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.

Per year
594 mm on 84 days
Wettest month
Dec · 82 mm
Driest month
Aug · 28 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 61 mm

In October, Kallithea, Halkidiki has about 7 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 20°Night 16°Sea 21°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1811°7°14.4°4.4 h958
FebruaryFeb2111°8°13.9°5.0 h849
MarchMar2213°9°14.0°5.9 h961
AprilApr3016°12°15.1°7.4 h742
MayMay4720°16°18.8°8.4 h746
JuneJun9425°21°23.3°10.4 h529
JulyJul10028°24°26.0°11.0 h431
AugustAug10028°24°26.7°9.6 h428
SeptemberSep8524°21°24.6°7.3 h750
OctoberOct4220°16°21.3°5.1 h761
NovemberNov2216°13°18.2°4.0 h857
DecemberDec1512°9°15.8°3.7 h982

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)

40.07° N, 23.45° E · 37 m · Europe/Athens

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kallithea, Halkidiki

The best time to visit Kallithea, Halkidiki is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation.

Kallithea, Halkidiki through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in spring

Mar – May

33

Poor

  • 13–20 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Kallithea, Halkidiki in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Kallithea, Halkidiki in autumn

Sep – Nov

50

Fair

  • 16–24 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 21 rainy days in all

Kallithea, Halkidiki in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • 11–12 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kallithea, Halkidiki for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Kallithea, Halkidiki month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

18January11° · Sea 14° · 4 h

In January, Kallithea, Halkidiki is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in January
21February11° · Sea 14° · 5 h

In February, Kallithea, Halkidiki is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in February
22March13° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In March, Kallithea, Halkidiki is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in March
30April16° · Sea 15° · 7 h

In April, Kallithea, Halkidiki is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in April
47May20° · Sea 19° · 8 h

In May, Kallithea, Halkidiki is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in May
94June25° · Sea 23° · 10 h

In June, Kallithea, Halkidiki is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in June
100July28° · Sea 26° · 11 h

In July, Kallithea, Halkidiki is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in July
100August28° · Sea 27° · 10 h

In August, Kallithea, Halkidiki is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in August
85September24° · Sea 25° · 7 h

In September, Kallithea, Halkidiki is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in September
42October20° · Sea 21° · 5 h

In October, Kallithea, Halkidiki is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in October
22November16° · Sea 18° · 4 h

In November, Kallithea, Halkidiki is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in November
15December12° · Sea 16° · 4 h

In December, Kallithea, Halkidiki is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kallithea, Halkidiki.

Kallithea, Halkidiki in December
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Kallithea vs. Thessaloniki

In October Thessaloniki has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs. 42). During the day Thessaloniki is 1 °C warmer than Kallithea. The sea is about equally warm.

Kallithea vs. Thessaloniki, in October
in OctoberKallitheaThessaloniki
Holiday score4248
Daytime high20°21°
Sea21°21°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun – SepApr – Jun, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberKallithea 20°Thessaloniki 21°
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Ranking

Greece in October: the best places

In October, Kallithea, Halkidiki ranks 16 of 16 destinations in this country.

  1. Athens23°23°91
  2. 2Lindos23°24°85
  3. 3Rhodes Town23°24°83
  4. 4Heraklion24°23°82
  5. 5Thessaloniki21°21°81
  6. 6Kos Town22°23°73
  7. 7Zakynthos Town23°23°67
  8. 8Chania22°23°65
  9. 16KallitheaThis page20°21°42
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Planning a trip to Kallithea, Halkidiki

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Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 3 h 10 min
Distance
2,230 km
Time zone
UTC+3

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Kallithea, Halkidiki

When is the best time to visit Kallithea, Halkidiki?

The best time to visit Kallithea, Halkidiki 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 Kallithea, Halkidiki?

The sea temperature in Kallithea, Halkidiki ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 26.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Kallithea, Halkidiki in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Kallithea, Halkidiki?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Kallithea, Halkidiki?

The wettest month is December with 82 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 28 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kallithea, Halkidiki get?

Kallithea, Halkidiki gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Kallithea, Halkidiki in?

Kallithea, Halkidiki uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Kallithea, Halkidiki?

A nonstop flight from London to Kallithea, Halkidiki takes about 3 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,230 km.

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