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Hellenistic theatre of Dion
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Mavroneri, Central Macedonia
Mavroneri, Central Macedonia
Central Macedonia, Greece

Karitsa

Karitsa is a village in Central Macedonia, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,843 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population1,843
Local time20:37
40.19° N, 22.48° EElevation 20 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Karitsaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month94mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Karitsa at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

61 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

38 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

within 5.3 km

Weather in Karitsa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct23°15°5.3 mm
Fri23 Oct24°15°
Sat24 Oct21°11°
Sun25 Oct21°14°1.1 mm
Mon26 Oct22°12°
Tue27 Oct22°12°
Wed28 Oct21°11°
Thu29 Oct22°11°
Fri30 Oct21°13°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°10°6.9 mm

When to go to Karitsa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score354458807764606376846535
High10°11°15°19°24°29°31°31°27°21°16°11°
Low3°4°6°10°14°19°21°21°17°13°9°5°
Rain (mm)565656546153423857949488
Wet days8798108658789
Sea14°13°13°15°19°23°26°26°24°21°18°15°

What's on in Karitsa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Karitsa

All monuments

Outdoors around Karitsa

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
BirdsZoos
0.6 km
Rock School Climbing WallClimbing
1 km
Camping SylviaCamp sites
2 km
Variko BeachCamp sites
3 km
Σημείο θέαςViewpoints
4.9 km
Enipeas WaterfallViewpoints
8.1 km

Nature around Karitsa

Nature in Greece

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Greece seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Karitsa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Karitsa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Ekkara 9 km ↑1954 · 110 km
6.6Lefkopigi 10 km ↙1995 · 67 km
6.5Velestino 8 km ↙1957 · 98 km
6.4Ano Lechonia 7 km ↓1980 · 113 km

Towns and villages around Karitsa

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Karitsa from above

Getting to Karitsa

Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKG
55 km
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZI
56 km
Nea Anchialos National AirportVOL
111 km
ΛιτόχωροRailway station
9.1 km
ΚατερίνηRailway station
10 km
ΛεπτοκαρυάRailway station
16 km

Places near Karitsa

Places with a climate like Karitsa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Karitsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Karitsa.
What is the hottest month in Karitsa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Karitsa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Karitsa?
May is the wettest month with about 61 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Karitsa?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.