Skala weather by month

When to go to Skala

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: May, June, July, August, September. December is the wettest month (99 mm, about 10 rainy days) and July the driest (3 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 26.5°C and coolest in March at 15.2°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Kalamata Airport (KLX, 62 km from Skála) takes roughly 3 h 48 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 Skala between 1991 and 2020 reached 45.5°C on 3 July 1998; the coldest fell to -5.5°C on 6 January 2002. In August one day in ten tops 37.7°C and about 94% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 1.9°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 2002 with 251 mm, against a December average of 99 mm.

Winter and spring: mild afternoons, cool evenings

December through February is the least suitable stretch for a beach holiday. January days average 13°C, while January and February nights fall to 6°C, so bring a proper evening layer rather than relying on a light shirt. December and January average 10 rainy days each, making flexible outdoor plans sensible. March brings milder afternoons at 17°C, but the sea remains cool at 15°C. April is a better fit for travellers who want comfortable daytime weather without summer heat: afternoons average 21°C, although evenings still call for a jumper. May is the stronger all-round choice for warmth and drier weather, with just 3 rainy days on average. The catch is swimming: its 19°C sea can feel brisk despite the warm air.

Summer: dependable warmth, with a midday heat catch

June offers summer warmth without the highest temperatures, although 31°C afternoons still favour shade and a slower pace around midday. Its 22°C sea is warmer than in May, making it a better choice if swimming matters. July and August both average 34°C by day, so plan more active time for mornings and leave room for breaks out of the sun. Nights stay warm too, averaging 22°C in July and 23°C in August; light clothing is useful well beyond sunset. Each summer month averages just 1 rainy day, but that is not a guarantee of dry weather. August has the warmest sea at 26°C, suiting travellers who dislike cooler water.

Autumn: warm seas first, more changeable weather later

September is the strongest autumn option for a seaside holiday: daytime temperatures average 30°C and the sea stays at 25°C, so you lose some peak-summer heat without losing warm swimming water. With 3 rainy days on average, it is still relatively dry. October suits travellers who prefer gentler afternoons, averaging 24°C, and its 23°C sea is warmer than June's. The trade-off is more chance of rain and cooler evenings, so pack a layer alongside swimwear. November shifts towards a less reliable outdoor holiday, with 19°C days and 9 rainy days. The sea retains warmth at 21°C, but cooler air makes lingering outside after a swim less appealing.