Kalamata Weather

Kalamata weather
Kalamata, on the Peloponnese Peninsula in the south-west corner of Greece, enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate, characterised by long hot summers and mild winters. Located in the Messinian Bay and close to the Taygetos Mountains, Kalamata is world-famous for its highly-regarded black olives, with the regions' climate providing ideal growing conditions.

Weather in Kalamata - Mediterranean climate, long hot summers
Kalamata is an ideal base for those interested in learning more about the culture and history of the area, with spring being a perfect time to visit, when the weather remains warm and comfortable and temperatures range between 16C - 20C. During June the temperature rises to 24C, with July and August seeing average highs of 26C and 27C, sometimes rising to 32C. The heat is tempered a little by breezes coming down from the mountains, which also help to create great sailing conditions from the marina into the Ionian and Aegean Sea. The summer months are ideal for relaxing on the sandy beaches of Kalamata, when the days are long, there is plenty of sunshine and the water temperature is a constant 25C. The peak season sees limited rainfall, with the months of July and August receiving just 3-10mm of rain. 

Kalamata weather - Pleasant spring and autumn, mild wet winters
Autumn again sees warm and comfortable temperatures of 19C - 23C, but sees the start of the rainy season, with rainfall in October rising to 99mm per month. The wettest months in Kalamata are November and December, with average levels of precipitation reaching 142m and 155mm respectively, although temperatures remain mild, at 15C and 12C. January sees the coldest weather, with the temperature dropping to an average low of 10C.