Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Halkidiki
A peninsula in northern Greece with three long fingers of land, pine forests and many sandy beaches.
Best time to visit: June and September for warm sea and quieter beaches; July and August are busiest.
Local tip: Sithonia's beaches are quieter than Kassandra's; stay there if you want space.
Getting around: Thessaloniki airport is about an hour away; a hire car is the easiest way around.
Good to know: Winters are colder than on the Greek islands, and many hotels close from November to April.
What to plan your trip around
- Kassandra
The busiest peninsula, with resorts and beach bars.
- Sithonia
The middle peninsula, with coves and pine forests.
- Mount Athos
A monastic community seen on boat trips from Ouranoupoli.
- Petralona Cave
A cave with stalactites and prehistoric finds.
Halkidiki weather by month
Halkidiki weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Halkidiki gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 9°C | 61 mm | 75% |
| February | 12°C | 10°C | 54 mm | 77% |
| March | 14°C | 11°C | 65 mm | 76% |
| April | 17°C | 13°C | 33 mm | 73% |
| May | 21°C | 18°C | 37 mm | 72% |
| June | 26°C | 22°C | 38 mm | 66% |
| July | 29°C | 25°C | 26 mm | 63% |
| August | 29°C | 25°C | 18 mm | 61% |
| September | 25°C | 22°C | 46 mm | 65% |
| October | 20°C | 18°C | 45 mm | 71% |
| November | 16°C | 14°C | 59 mm | 75% |
| December | 13°C | 11°C | 74 mm | 74% |
Halkidiki through the year
January · 11° / 9°C · 61 mm
- Halkidiki is usually about 3°C warmer than Thessaloniki, 70 km away, in January.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
April · 17° / 13°C · 33 mm
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Halkidiki.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
July · 29° / 25°C · 26 mm
- July is Halkidiki's second warmest month.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
October · 20° / 18°C · 45 mm
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 4°C cooler.
The best time to visit Halkidiki is April, May and June, when average highs are 17–26°C and rainfall is around 36 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Halkidiki, season by season
December – February
Cold12° / 10°C · 63 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Best time17° / 14°C · 45 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good28° / 24°C · 27 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Halkidiki?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Halkidiki in April, May and June. Average highs are then 17–26°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Halkidiki?
- In April, Halkidiki averages 17°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 33 mm of rain and 54% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Halkidiki?
- August is the warmest month in Halkidiki, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
- What is the coldest month in Halkidiki?
- January is the coldest month in Halkidiki: average highs of 11°C, dropping to 9°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Halkidiki?
- December is the wettest month in Halkidiki with about 74 mm of rain. The driest is August, with around 18 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Halkidiki?
- January is the least pleasant month in Halkidiki, with average highs of just 11°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Halkidiki?
- Yes. March sits just outside the best months for Halkidiki, with average highs of 14°C and about 65 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Halkidiki before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Halkidiki from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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