Kalives weather by month

When to go to Kalives

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. December is the wettest month (77 mm, about 9 rainy days) and June the driest (31 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 26.7°C and coolest in February at 13.5°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, 44 km from Kalýves Polygýrou) takes roughly 3 h 30 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Athens.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Kalives between 1991 and 2020 reached 41.4°C on 25 July 2007; the coldest fell to -7.7°C on 8 February 2006. In August one day in ten tops 33.4°C and about 56% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to -0.2°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 2002 with 239 mm, against a December average of 77 mm.

Spring into summer: warmer days, but the sea takes time

March is still more suited to time outdoors in layers than a swimming holiday, with days averaging 14°C and nights feeling cold. April reaches 18°C, making daytime outings more comfortable, but the sea remains cool at 15°C. May is the better compromise if you dislike summer heat: afternoons average 23°C, although water at 19°C may still feel bracing. Keep a light jacket handy for evenings and allow for showers rather than assuming spring will be dry. June makes the clearest move into summer, with 28°C days, a 23°C sea and 11 hours of sunshine. It suits travellers who want swimming weather, provided they are comfortable taking shade during the hottest part of the day.

Summer and early autumn: choose heat or a softer balance

July and August are the months for travellers who put heat and swimming first. Both average 30°C by day and 22°C at night, so light clothing is useful well into the evening and cooling in your accommodation deserves attention. August has the warmest sea at 27°C; July offers 12 hours of sunshine. Neither month is entirely rain-free, so do not treat sunshine as a guarantee. September eases back to 26°C by day while the sea stays at 25°C, a good balance if peak summer feels too hot. October is a different proposition: days and sea both average 21°C, but sunshine drops to 5 hours and evenings call for another layer. It suits flexible outdoor plans rather than an all-day swimming routine.

Late autumn and winter: pack for cool, changeable days

November marks a clear shift away from swimming weather for most travellers: days average 16°C, nights 10°C and the sea 18°C. December and February both have daytime averages of 11°C, with January slightly cooler at 10°C. Winter evenings need a proper warm layer, especially in January and February when nights average 4°C. December has 9 rain days, while January and February each have 8, so waterproof clothing and flexible plans make more sense than relying on dry afternoons. Sunshine is limited too, although February begins to improve on midwinter. This period suits travellers content with cool-weather time outdoors and less time in the water, rather than anyone seeking reliable warmth.