AI-generatedKavala at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,310 h
- Rain a year
- 704 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in Kavala
Kavala has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Kavala is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:3218:44
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 07:15–08:09 · evening 18:06–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:15 · evening 19:01–19:11
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 Kavala in October?
In October, Kavala is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kavala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min07:32 – 18:44
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Athens
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %10 %
- Seaweight 25 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %77 %
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 Kavala
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 19.6 – 21.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kavala ranges from 12.4 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
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 25.4 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.2° | 12.0° | 14.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 12.4° | 11.1° | 13.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 12.5° | 11.4° | 13.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.5° | 13.4° | 15.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 23.0° | 22.2° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.7° | 25.0° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.4° | 27.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.0° | 23.1° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 20.6° | 19.6° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.4° | 16.1° | 18.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 14.9° | 13.9° | 16.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kavala
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 5.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kavala, 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.
UV index in Kavala
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 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 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 Kavala: 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, Kavala has about 7 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kavala
How breezy and how cloudy Kavala 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 Kavala 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 47 % of the sky over Kavala: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 Kavala
How often the day gets hot in Kavala (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, Kavala has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Kavala
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)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (23°). 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) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 54 days a year, mostly from June to August.
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 | 12 | 9° | 4° | 13.2° | 3.0 h | 10 | 78 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 11° | 4° | 12.4° | 4.0 h | 9 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 13° | 6° | 12.5° | 5.1 h | 11 | 72 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 17° | 10° | 14.5° | 6.6 h | 9 | 49 |
| MayMay | 52 | 22° | 15° | 18.6° | 8.2 h | 8 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 26° | 19° | 23.0° | 9.5 h | 7 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 29° | 22° | 25.7° | 10.4 h | 5 | 28 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 23° | 26.3° | 9.9 h | 4 | 25 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 25° | 19° | 24.0° | 7.7 h | 6 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 20° | 14° | 20.6° | 5.2 h | 7 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 15° | 10° | 17.4° | 3.5 h | 9 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 11° | 5° | 14.9° | 2.6 h | 11 | 108 |
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
40.94° N, 24.41° E · 34 m · Europe/Athens
Best time to visit Kavala
The best time to visit Kavala 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 June and from September to November. The wettest month is December with 108 mm of precipitation.
Kavala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kavala in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 13–22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Kavala in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Kavala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 15–25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Kavala in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kavala for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kavala
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Kavala: score 100 against 39. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 100better |
| Day high | 20° | 30° |
| Night low | 14° | 23° |
| Sea | 20.6° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 9.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 25 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Kavala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January9° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In January, Kavala is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in January17February11° · Sea 12° · 4 h
In February, Kavala is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in February18March13° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In March, Kavala is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in March25April17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In April, Kavala is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in April52May22° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In May, Kavala is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in May92June26° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Kavala is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in June98July29° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In July, Kavala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °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 28 mm. On about 11 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 Kavala.
Kavala in July100August30° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Kavala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °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 25 mm in total. On about 13 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 Kavala.
Kavala in August92September25° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Kavala is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in September39October20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In October, Kavala is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in October17November15° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In November, Kavala is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kavala.
Kavala in November11December11° · Sea 15° · 3 h
In December, Kavala is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kavala.
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Kavala vs. Kallithea
In October the holiday weather in Kavala and Kallithea is about equally good (score 39 vs. 42). During the day it is about as warm in Kallithea as in Kavala. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kavala | Kallithea |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | 21° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Greece in October: the best places
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- 3Mycenae23°90
- 4Pella21°85
- 5Larissa21°84
- 6Thebes22°84
- 7Thessaloniki21°21°83
- 8Patras21°23°80
- 31KavalaThis page20°21°39
Planning a trip to Kavala
Weather for your travel dates
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Kavala 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.
Kavala has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 2.8 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 10 min
- Distance
- 2,230 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 Kavala
When is the best time to visit Kavala?
The best time to visit Kavala 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 Kavala?
The sea temperature in Kavala ranges from 12.4 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Kavala in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Kavala?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Kavala?
The wettest month is December with 108 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kavala get?
Kavala gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kavala in?
Kavala uses the time zone Europe/Athens: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kavala?
A nonstop flight from London to Kavala takes about 3 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kavala?
Kavala has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 60, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 12.
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