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Kolympia
South Aegean, Greece

Kolympia

Kolympia is a locality in South Aegean, Greece, close to the sea. It has a population of about 355 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population355
Local time14:45
36.25° N, 28.15° EElevation 20 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Kolympiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84October
October: high / low26° / 18°
Rain this month48mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Kolympia at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

128 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Kolympia

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Partly cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct23°14°4 mm
Fri30 Oct24°16°
Sat31 Oct24°16°4.1 mm
Sun1 Nov23°16°22.6 mm
Mon2 Nov23°17°49.1 mm
Tue3 Nov24°16°5.5 mm
Wed4 Nov23°16°0.9 mm
Thu5 Nov23°16°
Fri6 Nov22°15°
Sat7 Nov22°14°

When to go to Kolympia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score566480849080777076848067
High16°16°17°20°25°29°30°32°29°26°21°18°
Low10°10°11°13°17°20°23°24°21°18°15°12°
Rain (mm)1289164331510064890124
Wet days141177421126813
Sea18°17°17°18°20°23°25°27°26°24°22°19°

What's on in Kolympia

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

Monuments and museums in Kolympia

All monuments

Nature around Kolympia

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 Kolympia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kolympia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Uzunyurt 38 km ←1957 · 52 km
7.1Kayaköy 25 km ↙1957 · 66 km
6.6Akyarlar 12 km →2017 · 100 km
6.4Kattavia 19 km ↘2008 · 57 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 3 km

Fossils in Greece
Quaternary · 1

Towns and villages around Kolympia

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

Places near Kolympia

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kolympia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kolympia.
What is the hottest month in Kolympia?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Kolympia?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kolympia?
January is the wettest month with about 128 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kolympia?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in March at about 17°C.