Kalamata Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Kalamata, Peloponnese, Greece, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) in August, while winters cool to 13°C (55°F) in January.
Kalamata sees a moderate amount of rainfall, totalling around 834 mm (33 in) per year. It experiences a distinct dry season from May to September, creating some seasonal variation. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 11.9 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Kalamata
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Kalamata. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C (55°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in August to around 6°C (43°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Kalamata
Generally, Kalamata has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 834 mm (33 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high rainfall, averaging 132 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 9 mm (0.4 in) over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kalamata Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Kalamata
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kalamata. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Kalamata
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C (59°F) in February to 26°C (79°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Kalamata by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kalamata.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Kalamata
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 1 m/s (2 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Kalamata 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Kalamata
During the months of April, May, June, September, October and November, Kalamata enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 18°C (65°F) to 28°C (82°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in June to 129 mm (5.1 in) in November. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
